Peter Haden - Almost Forgotten

3 Introduction Given the evident quality and uniqueness of Peter Haden’s sculptures, it is disappointing that he has had so little recognition in South Africa. This can probably be explained by the relatively short time he was active as an artist in his country of birth. In Europe, where he exhibited regularly, he is hardly more well known. This may be in part because most of his works are in museums, public institutions and private collections, and very few of his sculptures have ever appeared on the secondary market or been sold at auction. Hopefully these exhibitions, hosted by Strauss & Co in South Africa, will raise awareness of Haden’s beautiful and often ‘quirky’ sculptures and establish his reputation as a unique and gifted South African and International artist. I am sure Egon Guenther would approve. Gavin Watkins, Sydney, May 2019 Portraits of Peter Haden, 1960s photographs by egon guenther