This unique collection of paintings, sketchbooks, prints, inks and watercolours on paper, comes directly from Robert Hodgins’ studio at the home he shared with fellow artist Jan Neethling in Midrand.
Jan Neethling and Robert Hodgins were best friends and life companions and shared a home for nearly 15 years, where they exchanged creative ideas and supported one another’s artistic practices. The works on offer are from Jan’s personal collection and many were – at times – displayed in their home, while others remained in the studio Hodgins worked in, adjacent to the house.
A number of pivotal artworks, including the magnificent, Une Saison en Enfers (circa 2002), have never been shown publicly nor offered on the market. As a custodian of this unique collection Jan has cherished and held close Hodgins’ creations and shares them, with love…
The collection will be offered over 2 sessions; the first as part of the Modern & Contemporary Evening Sale in Johannesburg on 25 June and the second in an Online Auction running from 11 to 26 June.
Lot 72 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010) Warehouse
Sold for R519,862
Lot 76 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010) Ubu at the Penitentiary Ball Game
Estimated at R250,000 - R350,000
Lot 78 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010) Untitled
Sold for R58,625
Lot 80 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010) Fond lovers all Entwined
Estimated at R180,000 - R220,000
Lot 81 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010) Une Saison en Enfers
Sold for R693,150
Lot 82 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010) Nude with Blue Eyes
Estimated at R350,000 - R450,000
Lot 84 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010) A Gentleman Caller
Sold for R64,488
Lot 85 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010) Crouching Man
Sold for R82,075