South African and International Art
Live Auction, 20 May 2013
Evening Sale
Lot Estimate
ZAR 150 000 - 200 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 341 040
About this Item
South African 1912-1985
Kampioen
signed and dated 55, engraved with the title and artist's name on a plaque adhered to the base
bronze
height: 52cm, excluding base; mounted on a wooden base
Notes
This unique sculpture was commissioned by Jozua Francois (Tom) Naudé (1889-1969) to serve as the floating trophy awarded for the best Afrikaner bull presented at the Pietersburg (now Polokwane) Agricultural Show during the 1950s.
Tom Naudé was a Member of Parliament for Pietersburg from 1920 to 1961. He served variously as cabinet minister (1950-1961), Speaker of the House of Assembly, President of the Senate (1962-1966) and finally as Acting State President (1967-1968).
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