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

Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 August 2022

Works on Paper, Prints and Multiples

Sold for

ZAR 25 795
Lot 281
  • John Muafangejo; They are Cutting Down the Tree
  • John Muafangejo; They are Cutting Down the Tree


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 25 795

About this Item

Namibian 1943-1987
They are Cutting Down the Tree

signed, dated 1972 and numbered 8/100 in pencil in the margin

linocut on paper
image size: 33 by 35cm; sheet size: 49 by 43cm, unframed

Literature

Orde Levinson (1992) I was Lonelyness: The Complete Graphic Works of John Muafangejo, Cape Town: Struik, another example from the edition illustrated as catalogue number 55.

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