Modern and Contemporary Art: Evening Sale

Live Virtual Auction, 1 April 2025

Modern and Contemporary Art: Evening Sale

Current Bid

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Lot 231
  • Robert Hodgins; The Vain Young Man and Three Spectators
  • Robert Hodgins; The Vain Young Man and Three Spectators
  • Robert Hodgins; The Vain Young Man and Three Spectators


Lot Estimate
ZAR 500 000 - 700 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 450 000
Location
Cape Town
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About this Item

South African 1920-2010
The Vain Young Man and Three Spectators

signed, dated 1999 and inscribed with the title on the reverse

oil on canvas
90 by 120cm excluding frame; 95,5 by 125 by 4,5cm including frame

Provenance

Private Collection.

Notes

In the present lot Robert Hodgins explores themes of vanity, self-perception, and observation with his signature wit and bold use of colour. The central figure, caught in a moment of self-admiration before a mirror, is both absorbed in his reflection and subtly scrutinised by the three onlookers. Two of these spectators loom larger, while a much smaller figure in the bottom right adds an element of asymmetry and intrigue. One of the observers, clad in Hodgins’ characteristic suit and tie, evokes his recurring depictions of businessmen and authority figures, hinting at power dynamics, judgment, or societal expectations.

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