Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Fine Wine

Live Virtual Auction, 8 - 11 November 2020

Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art Part I

Sold for

ZAR 62 590
Lot 693
  • Walter Battiss; White Mountain
  • Walter Battiss; White Mountain
  • Walter Battiss; White Mountain
  • Walter Battiss; White Mountain
  • Walter Battiss; White Mountain


Lot Estimate
ZAR 50 000 - 70 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 62 590

About this Item

South African 1906-1982
White Mountain

signed, dated 1976, inscribed with the title and a dedication 'Murray, this is an unusual work, of watercolour background and brush line foreground. Can't recall doing this before or after.'

watercolour and ink on paper
30 by 45cm excluding frame; 53,5 by 68,5 by 3cm including frame

Provenance

Private Collection Murray Schoonraad.

Literature

Karin Skawran (2005) Walter Battiss: Gentle Anarchist, Johannesburg: Standard Bank Gallery, illustrated in colour on page 57.

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