Modern and Contemporary Art: Namibian Horizons

Timed Online Auction, 26 April - 8 May 2023

Namibian Horizons
About the Session

Strauss & Co is excited to present a special focus that celebrates Namibian landscape art. The auction presents a rare opportunity for art collectors to own a piece of Namibia's natural beauty through a stunning collection of extraordinary and pristine Namibian landscape paintings and other subjects by Namibian artists. The auction will showcase a diverse range of artworks, including oil paintings, watercolours, and works on paper.

Visitors can view the paintings at a special preview exhibition Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm at the Strauss & Co Cape Town office, Brickfield Canvas, Brickfield Road, Woodstock.


Sold for

ZAR 25 795
Lot 110
  • Johannes Blatt; Okosongomingo, Waterberg
  • Johannes Blatt; Okosongomingo, Waterberg
  • Johannes Blatt; Okosongomingo, Waterberg


Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 25 795

About this Item

South African 1905-1972
Okosongomingo, Waterberg

signed and dated 1944; inscribed 'To Col and Mrs P. I. Hoogenhout from the chairman and members of the executive committee of the Legislative Assembly of South West Africa 27th September 1944' on a plaque attached to the frame; inscribed with the title on the reverse

oil on board
37 by 57cm excluding frame; 48 by 68 by 3,5cm including frame

Provenance

A gift from the Legislative Assembly of South West Africa to Mrs P. I. Hoogenhout in 1944, thence by descent to the current owner.

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