Strauss & co - 10 October 2016, Cape Town

607 David Johannes BOTHA SOUTH AFRICAN 1 921-1995 Rainy Day at Zomerlust, 193 Main Street, Paarl signed and dated 86 oil on canvas laid down on board 49,5 by 59,5cm R100 000–150 000 The history of Zomerlust, at 193 Main Street, dates back to the 18th century. This was home to three generations of the family of Abraham Pieter de Villiers, founder of Paarl Rock Brandy Cellars. The cellar was situated across the road from Zomerlust. The story goes that an underground pipe connected the cellar to the house, allowing de Villiers to offer his guests brandy out of the cellar from the comfort of his home. The same tap can still be seen in Die Kraan's bar. This guesthouse is the only place where Paarl Rock brandy is still served (regrettably no longer via the underground pipe). 287