Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 5 March 2018

Art: Evening Sale

Sold for

ZAR 227 360
Lot 629
  • Johannes Meintjes; Leda


Lot Estimate
ZAR 80 000 - 120 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 227 360

About this Item

South African 1923-1980
Leda

signed an dated 1947

oil on canvas
48 by 39cm excluding frame

Notes

Leda and the Swan is a subject from Greek mythology wherein Zeus, the king of the gods, approaches Leda disguised as a swan and seduces her. They had two children together, Helen and Pollux.

Provenance

Mr Johan Malherbe, Cape Town

Exhibited

Argus Gallery, Cape Town, Johannes Meintjes Exhibition, 16 to 28 June 1947, catalogue number 51, with the title Leda and the Swan.

Literature

Dagboek van Johannes Meintjes: Deel II: Feb 1947 - April 1951. (1972) Molteno: Bamboesberg-Uitgewers. Page 211, catalogue number JM 156.

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