Important South African and International Art

Live Auction, 4 June 2018

Session Three

Sold for

ZAR 170 700
Lot 283
  • Gerard de Leeuw; Praying Rain Bird - Biddende Reënvoël
  • Gerard de Leeuw; Praying Rain Bird - Biddende Reënvoël


Lot Estimate
ZAR 150 000 - 200 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 170 700

About this Item

South African 1912-1985
Praying Rain Bird - Biddende Reënvoël
c. 1976
signed
bronze with a black patina, mounted on a bronze base
height: 80cm, including base

Provenance

By descent of the artist’s family

Literature

Fred Scott (ed.) (2012). Gerard de Leeuw 1912-1985: A Centenary Exhibition, Johannesburg: University of Johannesburg Art Gallery. Another cast from the edition is illustrated in colour on page 26.

Matthys J. Strydom (1979). Gerard de Leeuw, George: Suidkaap-Uitgewery. Another cast from the edition is illustrated on page 16.

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