Strauss & co - 20 May 2019, Johannesburg

135 236 Alexis Preller Boy on a Horse signed and dated ‘50 oil on wood panel 17 by 20,5cm R600 000 – 800 000 PROVENANCE Dr Jacobson. EXHIBITED Galerie Vincent, Pretoria, Paintings 1948–1950, 21 October to 4 November 1950. A related letter from the artist, dated 14.11.50 and written from an address on Prospect Street, Pretoria, was sent from the artist to the owner at the time: ‘Thank you so much for letting me have your Boy on a Horse for my exhibition. I was very glad to see it again and it was a great success on the show. With kindest regards, yours sincerely, Alexis Preller.’