Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Fine Wine

Live Virtual Auction, 8 - 11 November 2020

South African Ceramics, Selected Prints and Multiples

Sold for

ZAR 45 520
Lot 560
  • Hylton Nel; Ten Dishes


Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 45 520

About this Item

South African 1941-
Ten Dishes

signed with the artist's initials and dated 12.10.11; revised and resigned with the artist's initials and redated 

red, blue and yellow glazed earthenware
diameter: 26,5cm

Notes

The reverse of each plate variously dated and inscribed as follows:

  1. From a group of 10 that came back unsold from the gallery. It was a strong inspiration, but too rough and raw. Exciting to see again. Very satisfying to continue with these a play of blues and what will it all look like once out of the kiln? A happy princess wanders through her palace. Dated 20.4.2015.
  2. A group of 10 plates being more or less free translations of children's drawings, richly embellished. A carefully thought-out use of colour. Amy Winehouse in performance. Dated 20.4.2015.
  3. A device with arrows. One of 10. Dated 20.4.2015.
  4. The colour change from raw to cooked. There is a picture in the mind. A bird fairy. One of 10. Dated 21.4.15.
  5. Device with heart & rocket.  One of 10. Yellow near middle. Light. Grey-blue. Pink and yellow happy. Bright blue & iron red & pistachio. Sparkle. Dated 21.4.15.
  6. One of 10. A kind of military vehicle. Figure in foreground is addition by translator alas. Dated 21.4.15.
  7. A hero with big fat muscles. One of 10.  Dated 21.4.15.
  8. One of 10. A butterfly enjoys the scent of flowers. Dated 23.4.15.
  9. One of 10. A meat-wagon from a scary movie. Dated 23.4.15.
  10. One of 10. A powerful hero. A shape-changer. Dated 23.4.15.

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