Strauss & co - 2013 Review

The Bushman Hunter signed, dated 1902 and with the foundry mark: G. Massa, Roma bronze height: 49cm, excluding base Sold R909 440, 11 November 2013 Miner with Hand Drill signed, dated 1911 and inscribed ‘Joh-Burg, S.A.’ and ‘Foundry - G. Massa - Rome’ bronze height: 60cm Sold R2 005 200, 4 February 2013 Anton VANWOUW 1862–1945 On Miner with Hand Drill , 1911. “The first thing that strikes one when looking at exceptional castings of this figurine is the patination and textural contrasts. The sharp contrast between the smoothly finished figure and the rough rockface and floor of the mineshaft undoubtedly adds to the enchantment of this figurine.” 25 CURRENT RECORD: R2 228 000, STRAUSS & CO, MARCH 2010 SOUTH AFRICAN SCULPTURE 56