Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Online-Only Auction, 14 - 25 April 2022
Artists inspired by Venice
About the SessionSouth African artists have often been inspired by Venice. This session includes artists on the April Online-Only Auction who have drawn from the city in their artistic oeuvre, as the art world converges on Venice for the 59th edition of the Venice Biennale in late April. This special sale coincides with Strauss & Co’s sponsorship of the African Art in Venice Forum 2022 at Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal on 20 and 21 April.
Lot Estimate
ZAR 220 000 - 280 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 199 325
About this Item
South African 1862-1945
The Hammer Worker
signed, embossed and bears the foundry mark
bronze with a brown patina on a wooden base; cast by the Massa foundry, Rome
height: 16cm including base; width: 16cm; depth: 8cm
Literature
AE Duffey (2008) Anton van Wouw: The Smaller Works, Pretoria: Protea Book House, another cast from the edition illustrated on page 89.
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