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Leon de Bliquy

South African 1943-2019 


Leon de Bliquy is known for his mythological and literary themed paintings and graphic works. He says of his work, “From an early age, my world was perceived through blunted sight. The metaphysical, mythology, poetry, literature, spirit of place and the eternal adventure in the exploration of being, have been a constant source of inspiration”. He used a wide variety of materials from egg tempera to ink to create works ranging from landscapes to still life and abstract paintings. Between 1962 and 1985 he studied at numerous South African academic institutions, including Michaelis School of Fine Art and Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten en die Hogere Instituten in Antwerp, Belgium. He obtained a master’s degree in fine art, and qualifications in graphic art and printmaking. His career included working as a commercial artist and lecturing at a number of South African academic institutions. He completed two public commissions, and participated in many group shows and over thirty solo exhibitions in South Africa and internationally. De Bliquy is represented in many South African public art collections.


28 lots offered      46.43% sold      ZAR 48 247
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Leon de Bliquy; Landscape III
8 Mar 2021
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Leon de Bliquy; 'Now he tears her shift ...'
25 Nov 2019
ZAR 1 000 - 2 000
 
Leon de Bliquy;
8 Apr 2019
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
 
Leon de Bliquy; San Myth
23 Apr 2014
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
 
Leon de Bliquy; Die Groet van Vêr
15 Nov 2013
Sold for ZAR 645
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Leon de Bliquy; Verplettering van die Ongure Weer
15 Nov 2013
Sold for ZAR 645
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Leon de Bliquy; Wit Gekalkde Binnehof
15 Nov 2013
ZAR 500 - 700
 
Leon de Bliquy; Two Cockerels
15 Nov 2013
ZAR 500 - 700
 
Leon de Bliquy; Five Ibis
15 Nov 2013
ZAR 2 000 - 4 000
 
Leon de Bliquy; Duiselrige Voëls
15 Nov 2013
ZAR 500 - 700
 
Leon de Bliquy; Dove in the Garden
15 Nov 2013
ZAR 500 - 700
 
Leon de Bliquy; After the Rain, Elephant Alone III
15 Nov 2013
ZAR 2 000 - 4 000