Review 2011

Martha signed and indistinctly dated 12 Oct, 1941 oil on canvas 84 by 98,5cm Sold R557 000, November 2011 Walter Battiss This painting produced in 1941 is an excellent example of Battiss’s early work showing his skill as a portraitist. With great empathy, Battiss has produced a compassionate portrait that emphasises fortitude, resilience and selflessness. His naturalistic treatment, that focuses on adhering to the physical appearances of observed reality and avoids idealisation, is the perfect vehicle for capturing not only accurate detail but the character of the sitter. Emma Bedford, Senior Paintings Specialist, Strauss & Co 34