Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 18 - 25 October 2021
Art Ceramics, Sculpture, Portfolios and Books
Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
About this Item
South African 1885-1947
DG van der Merwe
signed and stamped with the Valsuani foundry mark
bronze with a dark brown patina
height: 46cm including base; 18cm excluding base; width: 14cm; depth: 8,5cm
Notes
Eloff sculpted this bust of his brother-in-law DG van der Merwe, his sister Gezina's husband, after staying with the couple on a visit to South Africa in 1929.
Literature
Gerard de Kamper and Chris de Klerk (2011) Sculptured: The Complete Work of Fanie Eloff, Pretoria: University of Pretoria Department of Arts, illustrated on page 40.
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