Strauss & co - 20 May 2013, Johannesburg

140 246 Gerard DE LEEUW south african 1912–1985 Kampioen signed and dated 55, engraved with the title and artist’s name on a plaque adhered to the base bronze height: 52 cm, excluding base; mounted on a wooden base R150 000–200 000 notes This unique sculpture was commissioned by Jozua Francois (Tom) Naudé (1889–1969) to serve as the floating trophy awarded for the best Afrikaner bull presented at the Pietersburg (now Polokwane) Agricultural Show during the 1950s. Tom Naudé was a Member of Parliament for Pietersburg from 1920 to 1961. He served variously as cabinet minister (1950–1961), Speaker of the House of Assembly, President of the Senate (1962–1966) and finally as Acting State President (1967–1968).