Important South African and International Art

Live Auction, 5 June 2017

Day Sale

Sold for

ZAR 36 378
Lot 132
  • Julius Mfethe; Man Riding Baboon Backwards
  • Julius Mfethe; Man Riding Baboon Backwards


Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 36 378

About this Item

South African 1956-2008
Man Riding Baboon Backwards

signed with artist's initials

carved wood and leather
height: 20cm

Notes

Transkei-born Julius Mfethe is known for his exquisite, smooth, miniature carvings of animals and figures. Thanks to the detail and finish of his sculptures, the editors of the recently published Craft South Africa have likened his work to that of Peter Schutz

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