Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 16 - 23 August 2021
Sculpture, Ceramics, Textile, Portfolios and Books
Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
About this Item
Lesotho 1972- c. 1981
Letima Lamp Base
drilled base, height: 37cm; diameter: 29,5cm
carved brown and cream glazed stoneware decorated with 'Letima' motifs
Literature
Garth Clark and Lynne Wagner (1974) Potters of Southern Africa, Cape Town: Struik, a similar example illustrated in black and white on page 160.
Wendy Gers (2015) Scorched Earth, 100 Years of Southern African Potteries, Johannesburg: Jacana Media Pty Ltd, a similar example illustrated in colour on page 305.
