Johannes Meintjes

Self Portrait

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About the Session

The Self Portrait has a long standing tradition in art history as a popular subject matter by artists. According to art historian Marjory Reynolds’s “Everything you do is a portrait of yourself.” The self portraits in this session give insight into the historical roots of the modern day smartphone 'Selfie.' 


Sold for

ZAR 44 555
Lot 80
  • Johannes Meintjes; Self Portrait
  • Johannes Meintjes; Self Portrait
  • Johannes Meintjes; Self Portrait


Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 44 555

About this Item

South African 1923-1980
Self Portrait

signed and dated 1941

charcoal on paper
39 by 26cm excluding frame; 55 by 42 by 3,5cm including frame

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