19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 29 June - 6 July 2020
Contents of Joburg bar
Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
About this Item
Derek Bauer
South African 1955-
Marilyn Martin & Bruce Gordon
signed and inscribed 'To my dear friends, Bruce + Sue...happy days, love Derek, Rozy - Sophie'
pencil on paper
21 by 29,5cm; 21 by 29,5cm excluding frame; 43 by 50,5 by 2cm including frame
Notes
Derek Bauer was a great friend of Bruce and in this work, he humourously depicts the first meeting of Marylin Martin and Bruce Gordon at the Grahamstown Art Festival. Gordon would, of course, go on the grace the "walls" of the National Gallery under Martin's directorship. The inscription reads "cash drunk trader verbally abusing art establishment at 'Bodies' presentation".
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