Important South African and International Art
Live Auction, 5 June 2017
Evening Sale
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About this Item
Notes
Skotnes made this kist to accompany and complement his tapestry. Marguerite Stephens recalls the two works being unveiled together, and being seen very much as a centrepiece ensemble in the Hotel's main lobby. The same stylised birds from the tapestry re-appeared on the kist's heavy lid, while the artist's familiar, elongated figures, incised and painted in his characteristic red, yellow, black and white palette, dominated the guest-facing, front panel.
Provenance
The President Hotel
Dr Peter Wissekerke collection