Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 10 October 2016

Important South African & International Art

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ZAR 909 440
Lot 625
  • William Kentridge; Sleeper Red


Lot Estimate
ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 909 440

About this Item

South African 1955-
Sleeper Red

signed and numbered HC 1/2 in white conte

etching, aquatint and drypoint, from 2 copper plates, on Velin d'Arches Blanc 300 gsm paper
sheet size: 97 by 193cm

Literature

cf. Bronwyn Law-Viljoen. (2006) William Kentridge Prints, Johannesburg: David Krut Publishers, a comparative discussion about the Sleeper Series on page 66. Another example from the edition illustrated in colour on pages 68 and 69.

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