Strauss & co - 18 March 2019, Cape Town

142 497 Alfred Krenz SOUTH AFRICAN 1899–1980 Abstract with Basuto Motives signed and dated 62; signed and inscribed ‘Rondebosch, fecit 1962’ on the reverse; artist’s name, title and medium on a Bienal de São Paulo label adhered to the reverse; further inscribed with the title Blue Abstract on a South African National Gallery adhered to the reverse oil on board 81,5 by 65 cm R  –   EXHIBITED Bienal de São Paulo, September to December 1963. LITERATURE Ellen Davis-Mesman (1998) The Colourful Palette of Alfred Krenz . Cape Town: Ellen Davis-Mesman. Illustrated on page 67, number 53, with the title Basuto Abstract . ‘Rather different is the Basuto Abstract (1962) in which Krenz used a figure wrapped in a blanket, and abstracted the figure and its surrounds in a colourful patchwork, which gives the impression of a collage. In this respect it is different from his other abstracts. This painting is very evocative of Africa in the earthy rich colours of rusty brown and orange’. Ibid . 499 Bettie Cilliers–Barnard SOUTH AFRICAN 1914–2010 Primordial Daydream signed and dated 1970 oil on canvas 120,5 by 120,5 cm R  –   498 Walter Battiss SOUTH AFRICAN 1906–1982 Site: ‘Magalakwin No 351’, Dist. Potgietersrust, Tvl signed, dated July 1946–1947, inscribed with the title and ‘To Dr Klepehne with sincerest wishes and thanks for all his help’. watercolour on paper 54 by 54 cm R  –   497 498 499