Strauss & co - 4 June 2018, Johannesburg

249 283 Gerard de Leeuw SOUTH AFRICAN 1912–1985 Praying Rain Bird – Biddende Reënvoël circa 1976 signed bronze with a black patina, mounted on a bronze base height: 80 cm, including base R150 000 – 200 000 LITERATURE Fred Scott (ed.) (2012) . Gerard de Leeuw 1912–1985: A Centenary Exhibition , Johannesburg: University of Johannesburg Art Gallery. Another cast from the edition is illustrated in colour on page 26. Matthys J Strydom (1979). Gerard de Leeuw , George: Suidkaap-Uitgewery. Another cast from the edition is illustrated on page 16. PROVENANCE The artist’s family.