Thu, 10th Oct 2019 10:00
P5: Currencies in Painting, Patina, Photography, Paper and Pages
132
Walter Battiss (South Africa 1906-1982)
Behind the Rock-Shelter
colour woodcut
Signature details: signed bottom right and inscribed with the title in the mount
Literature: Siebrits, W. (2016). Walter Battiss: I Invented Myself: The Jack Ginsberg Collection. Johannesburg: The Ampersand Foundation, another example from the edition illustrated in colour on p.51
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image size: 14.5 x 17.5 cm
Sold for R4,456
Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000
Condition Report
The overall condition is fair. There is oxidisation throughout and minor foxing in areas. Not examined out of the frame, full report available on request.
Please note, we are not qualified conservators and these reports give our opinion as to the general condition of the works. We advise that bidders view the lots in person to satisfy themselves with the condition of prospective purchases.
colour woodcut
Signature details: signed bottom right and inscribed with the title in the mount
Literature: Siebrits, W. (2016). Walter Battiss: I Invented Myself: The Jack Ginsberg Collection. Johannesburg: The Ampersand Foundation, another example from the edition illustrated in colour on p.51
(1)
image size: 14.5 x 17.5 cm
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Auction: P5: Currencies in Painting, Patina, Photography, Paper and Pages, Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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