19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 18 March 2019
19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 60 000 - 80 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 79 660
About this Item
South African 1899-1980
Abstract with Basuto Motives
signed and dated 62; signed and inscribed 'Rondebosch, fecit 1962' on the reverse; artist's name, title and medium on a Bienal de São Paulo label adhered to the reverse; further inscribed with the title Blue Abstract on a South African National Gallery adhered to the reverse
oil on board
81,5 by 65cm excluding frame
Exhibited
Bienal de São Paulo, September to December 1963.Literature
Ellen Davis-Mesman (1998) The Colourful Palette of Alfred Krenz. Cape Town: Ellen Davis-Mesman. Illustrated on page 67, number 53, with the title Basuto Abstract.
'Rather different is the Basuto Abstract (1962) in which Krenz used a figure wrapped in a blanket, and abstracted the figure and its surrounds in a colourful patchwork, which gives the impression of a collage. In this respect it is different from his other abstracts. This painting is very evocative of Africa in the earthy rich colours of rusty brown and orange'.
Ibid.
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