Notes

"His darkly moody cityscapes, reminiscent of the late nineteenth century photography of Alfred Stieglitz (1864–1946), show local city views in a way that makes them highly atmospheric and laden with potential. Whether that potential in menacing or romantic always seems to be somewhat unclear, as if Karstel is reminding us that these new metropolises with their promise of wealth and growth also signal destruction of an order that could not be imagined when they began to grow.’ —Andrew Lamprecht.¹

^1. Marelize van Zyl (ed) (2009) Anton Karstel: Paintings and Photographic Installations (1989–2009), exhibition catalogue, Stellenbosch: SMAC Art Publishing, page 17.

Provenance

Russell Kaplan Auctioneers, Randburg, 30 July 2022, lot 4595.