Strauss & co - 5 June 2017, Johannesburg

98 132 Julius Mfethe SOUTH AFRICAN 1956–2008 Man Riding Baboon Backwards signed with artist’s initials carved wood and leather height: 20 cm R15 000 – 20 000 Transkei-born Julius Mfethe is known for his exquisite, smooth, miniature carvings of animals and figures. Thanks to the detail and finish of his sculptures, the editors of the recently published Craft South Africa have likened his work to that of Peter Schutz. TWO VIEWS OF LOT 132