Art Rooted in Nature: Day Sale

Timed Online Auction, 7 - 25 June 2024

Art Rooted in Nature
About the Session

South African artists have long drawn inspiration from the earth, capturing the beauty and complexity of flora and landscapes, with their works. The selection for sale emphasises themes of both human and non-human elements in nature, reflecting a profound connection to the environment.

This auction showcases a rich artwork medley that delves into the intricate relationship between the natural world and artistic expression. Featuring botanical depictions, landscapes, coastal scenes, floral still lifes and garden scenes in the Cape and beyond, the sale highlights the enduring relevance of nature in art, especially in the context of contemporary ecological concerns.

This auction celebrates the harmony between scientific precision and artistic creativity, making a compelling case for the ongoing relevance of depicting nature.

Running from 7 to 25 June to coincide with the Hermanus Fynarts Festival 2024, the Strauss & Co auction aims to complement the festival’s vibrant celebration of creativity in all its forms.


Sold for

ZAR 17 588
Lot 12
  • Adolph Jentsch; Sud West Afrika
  • Adolph Jentsch; Sud West Afrika
  • Adolph Jentsch; Sud West Afrika


Lot Estimate
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 588

About this Item

German/Namibian 1888-1977
Sud West Afrika

signed with the artist's initials and dated 1959; signed, numbered 'No 50-39' and inscribed with the title on the reverse

watercolour on paper
25 by 41cm excluding frame; 43 by 58 by 2cm including frame

Notes

“In Jentsch's cosmic conception of Nature he conveys sublimity - the infinite - by means of subtle suggestion. He is a master of empty spaces which give a special spiritual quality to his work.”1

1. Olga Levinson (1973) Adolph Jentsch, Cape Town: Human and Rousseau, page 68.

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