Strauss & co - 11 June 2012, Johannesburg

83 266 Eugene LABUSCHAGNE south african 1921–1990 Swazi Panel signed and dated ‘53 oil on canvas 38 by 49 cm R30 000–40 000 267 Tertia KNAAP south african 1939– Egyptian Temple signed with the artist’s monogram, executed in 1998 carved wood height: 163 cm R4 000–6 000 This work was inspired by a visit Knaap made to Egypt. She was entranced by the mysticism of the ancient culture. After reading esoteric publications on the subject, including one which explained how the temple was a symbolic recreation of the human body, she created this image. 268 Nerine Constantia DESMOND south african 1908–1993 A Malay Bride signed oil and goldleaf on canvasboard 29 by 20 cm R8 000–12 000 266 268 267