Various Authors
South African Artists, eight
Session 1
About the SessionEsme Berman was a pioneering South African art historian, writer and gallerist. At a time when South African art lacked formal documentation she was one of the first writers to systematically document South African art history in her book Art & Artists of South Africa. By travelling the country to visit artists and collect first-hand interviews on their work and practice, Berman created this foundational reference book.
The first edition was published in 1970, and it quickly became the go-to reference for students, collectors, curators and institutions. Later in 1993, she released a second edition which was expanded, including more artists and information. There are 7 copies of these books available on the auction.
At times reference books can be overlooked, but they are instrumental in shaping how we come to understand art and artists over time. And for collectors, they give context for the artist, and deepen the connection and understanding when it comes to buying.
LOT 36
Various Authors
South African Artists, eight
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(2) Lowell Johnson (ed) (1986) Reginald Turvey, Life and Art, Oxford: George Ronald Publisher, soft cover, illustrated in black and white and colour
(3) Neville Lewis (1963) Studio Encounters, Some Reminiscences of a Portrait Painter, Cape Town: Tafelberg, hard cover with dust jacket, illustrated in black and white
(4) Barbara Tyrrell (1996) Her African Quest, Muizenberg: Lindlife, soft cover, illustrated in black and white
(5) Gordon Vorster (1982) The Textures of Silence, Cape Town: Howard Timmins, hard cover with dust jacket
(6) Ernest Ullmann (1970) Designs on Life, Cape Town: Howard Timmins, hard cover with dust jacket covered in plastic, illustrated in black and white and colour
(7) Le Richè Krüger (1983) Anna Vorster, A Biography, Roodepoort: Cum Books, hard cover with dust jacket, illustrated in black and white and colour
(8) Carl Büchner (1967) Van Essche, Cape Town: Tafelberg, soft cover covered in plastic, illustrated in black and white with colour plates, limited edition of 750 copies
Notes
(1) Inscribed with a personal note to Esmé Berman from the artist.
(2) Inscribed with a personal note to Esmé Berman from the editor.
(3) Signed and dated 1968 by Esmé Berman.
(4) Signed by the artist.
(5) Signed and dated 1983 by Esmé Berman.
(6) Signed and dated 1970 by Esmé Berman.
(8) Signed and dated 1967 by Esmé Berman.
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