Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery
Live Auction, 10 October 2016
Important South African & International Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 100 000 - 150 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 125 048
About this Item
South African 1921-1995
A Rainy Day at Zomerlust, Paarl
signed and dated 86
oil on canvas laid down on board
49,5 by 59,5cm excluding frame
Notes
The history of Zomerlust, at 193 Main Street, dates back to the 18th century. This was home to three generations of the family of Abraham Pieter de Villiers, founder of Paarl Rock Brandy Cellars.
The cellar was situated across the road from Zomerlust. The story goes that an underground pipe connected the cellar to the house, allowing de Villiers to offer his guests brandy out of the cellar from the comfort of his home.
The same tap can still be seen in Die Kraan's bar. This guesthouse is the only place where Paarl Rock brandy is still served (regrettably no longer via the underground pipe).
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