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Cecil Skotnes

South African 1926-2009 


Known as an artist, mentor, and teacher, Cecil Skotnes believed in nurturing talent and encouraging creativity. Born in East London, the son of Norwegian missionaries, Skotnes studied Fine Arts at Wits University after WWII. In 1952, he was employed to run the Polly Street recreation centre, which became the only art school available to black students in South Africa; training Sydney Kumalo and Ephraim Ngatane, among others. Encouraged by friend and mentor Egon Guenther, Skotnes turned his hand to woodcarving and produced many ground-breaking coloured carved panels and woodcut prints, often with images of neglected South African histories. He carried out significant public commissions, sometimes in collaboration with other artists such as Sydney Kumalo. Skotnes is remembered for his artistic innovation and major contribution to the diversity of South African art.

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794 lots offered      79.85% sold      ZAR 58 849 672
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Cecil Skotnes; Figural Group
27 Nov 2023
Sold for ZAR 3 518
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; Seated Figure
27 Nov 2023
Sold for ZAR 4 104
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; Two Figures
27 Nov 2023
Sold for ZAR 2 345
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; The White Monday Disaster
27 Nov 2023
Sold for ZAR 32 830
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; The Homestead
8 Nov 2023
Starting at ZAR 400 000
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Cecil Skotnes; The Bride
8 Nov 2023
Sold for ZAR 140 700
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; Abstract Landscape
8 Nov 2023
Sold for ZAR 133 750
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; Head No.5
7 Nov 2023
Sold for ZAR 485 205
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; In Memoriam Charles Eglington, portfolio
6 Nov 2023
Sold for ZAR 29 313
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; Man's Gold, portfolio
6 Nov 2023
Sold for ZAR 37 520
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; White Monday Disaster
9 Oct 2023
Sold for ZAR 23 450
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Cecil Skotnes; Four Figures
9 Oct 2023
Sold for ZAR 17 588
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

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