Notes

In this meticulously rendered composition, Caryn Scrimgeour presents a still life tableau of Chinese flatware resting atop a vibrant red tablecloth adorned with gold medallions evoking Eastern motifs. The symmetrical arrangement and elevated vantage point lend the work a sense of quiet order, while the rich palette and intricate patterning reflect the artist's enduring fascination with cultural objects and layered symbolism. Scrimgeour's signature realism invites contemplation of the aesthetic and historical narratives embedded in domestic spaces.

Provenance

Everard Read, Cape Town.

Strauss & Co, Cape Town, 16 February 2019, lot 40.