19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 August 2022

Works on Paper, Prints and Multiples

Sold for

ZAR 76 213
Lot 282
  • Jacob Hendrik Pierneef; Hoenderhok, Meerlust (Nilant 3)
  • Jacob Hendrik Pierneef; Hoenderhok, Meerlust (Nilant 3)
  • Jacob Hendrik Pierneef; Hoenderhok, Meerlust (Nilant 3)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 50 000 - 70 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 76 213

About this Item

South African 1886-1957
Hoenderhok, Meerlust (Nilant 3)

stamped with the artist's signature

woodcut on tissue paper
image size: 27 by 26cm; sheet size: 37,5 by 35cm; 53 by 42,5 by 1,5cm including frame

Notes

A drawing of the same subject is in the State Archives, Pretoria, no A941-1682.

Dated 1932 by Schweikerdt.

This image was selected for the cover of the brochure for the Architectural Section of the Empire Exhibition, held for the first time in South Africa in 1936. It was opened by the Governor General, Lord Clarendon, and brought together people, objects and ideas from across South Africa and the British Empire. Johannesburg was chosen as the host city as 1936 marked the celebration of its Golden Jubilee.

Literature

Stephan Welz (1989) Art at Auction in South Africa 1969-1989, Johannesburg: Ad Donker publishers, page 196, illustrated.

Margaret Vorster (1986) Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886-1957) as Printmaker, Johannesburg: Johannesburg Art Gallery, page 13, catalogue number 15.

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