19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

Live Virtual Auction, 28 June 2022

In/Tangible: South African Abstract Art
About the Session

Strauss & Co's latest live virtual sale takes place on Tuesday 28 June 2022 and includes three sessions of fine art, including a session devoted entirely to Abstract Art created in South Africa. The 308 lots available to browse, bid and buy in these curated sessions include prints, works on paper, paintings, sculptures, ceramics and books.

This special focus session include prints, portfolios, works on paper, paintings, and sculptures, by local artists working in a broad array of Abstract styles (lots 201-299).

To conclude the sale, Strauss & Co is proud to support established artist Jill Trappler’s latest initiative, The Orange Art Project (OAP). OAP introduces children and youth in foster homes throughout the Western Cape to creativity, arts and crafts through a network of diverse professional artists to assist in educational and social development. Local artists and organisations such as Sam Nhlengethwa, LL Editions, Lwando Dlamini and Pat Mautloa have donated artwork to raise funds for this worthy cause (lots 302-308).


Sold for

ZAR 23 450
Lot 269
  • Larry Scully; Meditasie
  • Larry Scully; Meditasie
  • Larry Scully; Meditasie
  • Larry Scully; Meditasie
  • Larry Scully; Meditasie


Lot Estimate
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 23 450

About this Item

South African 1922-2002
Meditasie

signed and dated '95; inscribed with the title on a Stellenbosch University Museum label adhered to the reverse

oil on canvas
120,5 by 150,5cm excluding frame; 129 by 160 by 5cm including frame

Exhibited

University of Stellenbosch University Museum, Stellenbosch, Larry Scully 80, December 2002 to February 2003.

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