Strauss & co - 26 September 2011, Cape Town

144 286 Jean Max Friedrich WELZ SOUTH AFRICAN 1900–1975 White River, near Ceres signed and dated 49 oil on panel 29 by 39cm R90 000 – 120 000 This pool on the White River near Ceres was a favourite picnic site and swimming place for the Welz family who were often accompanied by friends and fellow artists such as Cecil Higgs. Here Jean Welz’s sure draughtsmanship and mastery of paint create an inviting image. Using deep viridian greens for the foliage and trees and Prussian blue tones in the water he suggests a sunny and secluded piece of unspoilt nature in which to enjoy some leisure time.