Evening Sale: Modern and Contemporary Art

Live Virtual Auction, 19 September 2023

Modern and Contemporary Art

Sold for

ZAR 346 575
Lot 167
  • Norman Catherine; Cat Watch
  • Norman Catherine; Cat Watch
  • Norman Catherine; Cat Watch


Lot Estimate
ZAR 300 000 - 400 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 346 575

About this Item

South African 1949-
Cat Watch

signed

oil on canvas
120 by 149,5cm excluding frame; 125,5 by 155,5 by 7,5cm including frame

Notes

"I was always fascinated by Egyptian art as a youngster and particularly liked the idea of cat gods. Bastet (head of a cat and body of a woman) was the goddess of protection, pleasure and bringer of good health and Sekhmet was the goddess of war and protector of the pharaohs. I guess this cat is fulfilling both duties as I sleep peacefully. I have used the cat in many of my 'dream' works and enjoy living with cats. -Norman Catherine, 2023

Provenance

Acquired from the artist by the current owner.

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