Important South African and International Art

Live Auction, 4 June 2018

Session Two; Contemporary South African Art

Sold for

ZAR 34 140
Lot 231
  • Michael Taylor; A Rake's Progress - Nightfall


Lot Estimate
ZAR 25 000 - 35 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 34 140

About this Item

South African 1979-
A Rake's Progress - Nightfall
acrylic, gouache, pencil and silkscreen
sheet size: 70 by 50cm

Notes

Part of a series of works re-imagining Hogarth’s A Rake’s Progress, and the legends of the Fountain of Youth and Avalon. The works depict an ironic view of 'masculinity, selfhood, and pleasure'. Available at https://www.michaeltaylorartist.com/2015-volta-ny [Accessed 7 February 2017].

Exhibited

Whatiftheworld, New York, Volta NY 2015 Contemporary Art Fair, 5 - 8 March 2015.

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