Art Rooted in Nature: Evening Sale
Live Virtual Auction, 25 June 2024
Evening Sale
About the SessionSouth African artists have long drawn inspiration from the earth, capturing the beauty and complexity of flora and landscapes, with their works. The selection for sale emphasises themes of both human and non-human elements in nature, reflecting a profound connection to the environment.
This auction showcases a rich artwork medley that delves into the intricate relationship between the natural world and artistic expression. Featuring botanical depictions, landscapes, coastal scenes, floral still lifes and garden scenes in the Cape and beyond, the sale highlights the enduring relevance of nature in art, especially in the context of contemporary ecological concerns.
This auction celebrates the harmony between scientific precision and artistic creativity, making a compelling case for the ongoing relevance of depicting nature.
Running from 7 to 25 June to coincide with the Hermanus Fynarts Festival 2024, the Strauss & Co auction aims to complement the festival’s vibrant celebration of creativity in all its forms.
About this Item
inscribed with the artist’s name and the title on a Pretoria Art Museum label adhered to the reverse; inscribed with the artist’s name and the title on a South African National Gallery label adhered to the reverse
Provenance
Stephen Welz & Co in Association with Sothebys, 6 July 1987, lot 211.
Naspers Limited.
Strauss & Co, Cape Town, 28 March 2023, lot 37.
Exhibited
Pretoria Art Museum, Pretoria, Hugo Naude Retrospective, 1969, cat. no.36.
South African National Gallery, Hugo Naude Restrospective, 1969, cat. no.36.
Literature
Stephan Welz (1989) Art at Auction in South Africa, Twenty years of Sotheby's / Stephan Welz & Co, AD Donker, Johannesburg, 1989, illustrated on page 59.
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