Important South African and International Art
Live Auction, 4 June 2018
Session Three
Lot Estimate
ZAR 150 000 - 200 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
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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