19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art and Decorative Arts

Online-Only Auction, 8 - 15 July 2019

Sculpture
  • Henry Davies; Game Piece 2
  • Henry Davies; Game Piece 2
  • Henry Davies; Game Piece 2


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000

About this Item

South African 1944-
Game Piece 2
machined and constructed wood
height: 32cm; length: 27cm; width: 25cm

Notes

The work Game Piece 2 is comprised of a selection of woods – meranti (both dark and light from Shorea spp.) for the’ table top’ and one of the table legs, imbuia, Rhodesian teak (Baikiaea plurijuga) for the two square counters on the table surface and yellowwood (Podocarpus spp.) for the two playing-card-like forms piercing the table top (playing surface). Pieces of ordinary wooden dowelling rod have also been used. 

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