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A vibrant colour woodcut by Philippa Anne Hobbs titled 'The Couch', featuring abstract forms and dynamic colors.

Philippa Anne Hobbs, born in 1955

Peter Clarke (South African 1929-2014) Back Street Signed And Dated 1950 Mixed Media On Paper 27 By 38Cm Peter Clarke, An Artist Of Humble Origins Began Life In With Very Few Opportunities In Apartheid South Africa. His Intellectual Gifts, Talent And Determination To Follow His Deep Interest In Visual Art Led Him To Overcome Many Obstacles, Which Would Finally Win Him International Recognition. This Same Determination Was Made Vocal At The Opening Of A Major Retrospective At The South African National Gallery In 2011 When He Explained His Principled Fight In Order To Overcome Racial Exclusion. In The End He Was Victorious, And Today The Work Of Peter Clarke Is Highly Sought After And The Subject Of A Seminal Publication, Listening To Distant Thunder, The Art Of Peter Clarke, By Art Historians Philippa Hobbs And Elizabeth Rankin. In His Mid-Twenties, Peter Clarke Abandoned The Security Of His Job In The Simon’S Town Naval Yard To Follow His Calling As An Artist. He Had An Early Successful Exhibition In District Six, Which Encouraged Him To Focus His Life’S Work Around The Belief That Art Could Play An Active Role In Social Development, Which Resulted In Him Becoming A Leading Figure In The Community Arts Project In Cape Town. We Are Privileged To Offer A Compelling Selection Of Works Form The Artist Produced In Various Media, Including Works On Paper. Two Important Early Works Deal With His Central Focus, That Of His Community. The Poignant, Back Street, Lot 764, Evokes An Anxious Moment Within The Difficult Conditions Of Social Inequity And Poverty As A Result Of Discriminatory Policies In Early Apartheid South Africa. An Important Work, In Dazzling Tones Of Sea Blue And Red, It Personifies The Artist As A Social Commentator. Windmills, Lot 766, Is A Beautiful And Correspondingly Joyous Work, Expressing The Artist’S Ability To Find Happiness In Everyday Life, Despite The Socio-Political Turmoil Around Him. Brilliantly Coloured, Three School Boys Are Absorbed In The Whirling Plastic Windmills Popular With Cape Children At Christmas Time, When The South-Easterly Winds Roar. Similarly, Evening Grazing, Teslaarsdal, Lot 765, Exudes This Same Escapist Quality. Out In The Overberg Countryside, Clarke Felt At Peace And Far Removed From The Turmoil Of The City. It Was Here That He Found Himself Inspired To Paint His Tranquil, Yet Decidedly Modern Pastoral Scenes. - Hobbs, P. & Rankin, E., Listening To Distant Thunder: The Art Of Peter Clarke, Fernwood Press, Cape Town, 2014

Peter Clarke (South African 1929-2014) Evening Grazing, Teslaarsdal Signed And Dated 11/4/1962 Tempera On Paper Provenance From The Private Collection Of The Artist'S Family 37 By 31Cm Peter Clarke, An Artist Of Humble Origins Began Life In With Very Few Opportunities In Apartheid South Africa. His Intellectual Gifts, Talent And Determination To Follow His Deep Interest In Visual Art Led Him To Overcome Many Obstacles, Which Would Finally Win Him International Recognition. This Same Determination Was Made Vocal At The Opening Of A Major Retrospective At The South African National Gallery In 2011 When He Explained His Principled Fight In Order To Overcome Racial Exclusion. In The End He Was Victorious, And Today The Work Of Peter Clarke Is Highly Sought After And The Subject Of A Seminal Publication, Listening To Distant Thunder, The Art Of Peter Clarke, By Art Historians Philippa Hobbs And Elizabeth Rankin. In His Mid-Twenties, Peter Clarke Abandoned The Security Of His Job In The Simon’S Town Naval Yard To Follow His Calling As An Artist. He Had An Early Successful Exhibition In District Six, Which Encouraged Him To Focus His Life’S Work Around The Belief That Art Could Play An Active Role In Social Development, Which Resulted In Him Becoming A Leading Figure In The Community Arts Project In Cape Town. We Are Privileged To Offer A Compelling Selection Of Works Form The Artist Produced In Various Media, Including Works On Paper. Two Important Early Works Deal With His Central Focus, That Of His Community. The Poignant, Back Street, Lot 764, Evokes An Anxious Moment Within The Difficult Conditions Of Social Inequity And Poverty As A Result Of Discriminatory Policies In Early Apartheid South Africa. An Important Work, In Dazzling Tones Of Sea Blue And Red, It Personifies The Artist As A Social Commentator. Windmills, Lot 766, Is A Beautiful And Correspondingly Joyous Work, Expressing The Artist’S Ability To Find Happiness In Everyday Life, Despite The Socio-Political Turmoil Around Him. Brilliantly Coloured, Three School Boys Are Absorbed In The Whirling Plastic Windmills Popular With Cape Children At Christmas Time, When The South-Easterly Winds Roar. Similarly, Evening Grazing, Teslaarsdal, Lot 765, Exudes This Same Escapist Quality. Out In The Overberg Countryside, Clarke Felt At Peace And Far Removed From The Turmoil Of The City. It Was Here That He Found Himself Inspired To Paint His Tranquil, Yet Decidedly Modern Pastoral Scenes. - Hobbs, P. & Rankin, E., Listening To Distant Thunder: The Art Of Peter Clarke, Fernwood Press, Cape Town, 2014

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Philippa Hobbs (Editor) () Messaging And Meaning: The Mtn Art Collection Published By David Krut, Johannesburg,2006

Peter Clarke Gaeity, Bemused Lovers, Death Hovers Each Signed, Dated April 1969, 1971, Numbered 75/100 And 5/34 Respectively And Gaeity Inscribed With Its Title In Pencil In The Margin Woodcut In Colours, Linocut In Colours Image Sizes: 31,5 By 38Cm, 43 By 30Cm

Peter Clarke (South African 1929-2014) Windmills Signed And Dated 2/8/1973, Inscribed With The Title On The Reverse Acrylic On Board Provenance Gifted By The Artist To Current Owner. 47 By 60Cm Peter Clarke, An Artist Of Humble Origins Began Life In With Very Few Opportunities In Apartheid South Africa. His Intellectual Gifts, Talent And Determination To Follow His Deep Interest In Visual Art Led Him To Overcome Many Obstacles, Which Would Finally Win Him International Recognition. This Same Determination Was Made Vocal At The Opening Of A Major Retrospective At The South African National Gallery In 2011 When He Explained His Principled Fight In Order To Overcome Racial Exclusion. In The End He Was Victorious, And Today The Work Of Peter Clarke Is Highly Sought After And The Subject Of A Seminal Publication, Listening To Distant Thunder, The Art Of Peter Clarke, By Art Historians Philippa Hobbs And Elizabeth Rankin. In His Mid-Twenties, Peter Clarke Abandoned The Security Of His Job In The Simon’S Town Naval Yard To Follow His Calling As An Artist. He Had An Early Successful Exhibition In District Six, Which Encouraged Him To Focus His Life’S Work Around The Belief That Art Could Play An Active Role In Social Development, Which Resulted In Him Becoming A Leading Figure In The Community Arts Project In Cape Town. We Are Privileged To Offer A Compelling Selection Of Works Form The Artist Produced In Various Media, Including Works On Paper. Two Important Early Works Deal With His Central Focus, That Of His Community. The Poignant, Back Street, Lot 764, Evokes An Anxious Moment Within The Difficult Conditions Of Social Inequity And Poverty As A Result Of Discriminatory Policies In Early Apartheid South Africa. An Important Work, In Dazzling Tones Of Sea Blue And Red, It Personifies The Artist As A Social Commentator. Windmills, Lot 766, Is A Beautiful And Correspondingly Joyous Work, Expressing The Artist’S Ability To Find Happiness In Everyday Life, Despite The Socio-Political Turmoil Around Him. Brilliantly Coloured, Three School Boys Are Absorbed In The Whirling Plastic Windmills Popular With Cape Children At Christmas Time, When The South-Easterly Winds Roar. Similarly, Evening Grazing, Teslaarsdal, Lot 765, Exudes This Same Escapist Quality. Out In The Overberg Countryside, Clarke Felt At Peace And Far Removed From The Turmoil Of The City. It Was Here That He Found Himself Inspired To Paint His Tranquil, Yet Decidedly Modern Pastoral Scenes. - Hobbs, P. & Rankin, E., Listening To Distant Thunder: The Art Of Peter Clarke, Fernwood Press, Cape Town, 2014

A vibrant colour linocut titled 'Golden Fissurala' by Philippa Anne Hobbs, featuring intricate patterns and warm golden hues.

Philippa Hobbs, Golden Fissurala

The artwork 'Golden Fissurala' by Philippa Anne Hobbs is a striking colour linocut that showcases intricate patterns and textures. The piece is dominated by warm golden tones, suggesting a sense of warmth and depth. The dimensions of the artwork are 65 x 30 cm, allowing for a detailed exploration of its visual elements.

Philippa Hobbs, The Couch

Philippa Anne Hobbs' 'The Couch' is a striking colour woodcut that likely showcases an interplay of abstract shapes and vivid colors, evoking a sense of movement and emotion. The artwork's large sheet size of 74.5 x 112 cm suggests a bold visual impact, inviting viewers to explore its intricate details.

The Couch

Stunt Girls Still: Sleeping In The Swamp

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Kaolin Clavicle And Pulp

Study For Luffa Asana

Ideal Vignettes

Study For Serial Toys, Tap; Study For Serial Toys, Jug; Study For Ideal Vignettes, Mud, Three

Spell Of Divine Contrivance

Stunt Girls Still: Sleeping In The Swamp

Stunt Girl Stills: Sleeping In The Swamp

Colorful woodcut print by Philippa Anne Hobbs titled 'Mabibi', featuring abstract shapes and vibrant hues.

Philippa Anne Hobbs (South African 1955 --) Mabibi

Philippa Anne Hobbs' woodcut print 'Mabibi' showcases a dynamic interplay of colors and abstract forms. The artwork, created in 1974 and part of the Nampak collection, is signed and numbered, reflecting the artist's unique style and technique in printmaking.

Colorful woodcut print titled 'Still Life with Bowl' by Philippa Anne Hobbs, featuring a vibrant arrangement of objects.

Philippa Anne Hobbs (South African 1955 --) Still

The artwork 'Still Life with Bowl' by Philippa Anne Hobbs is a colorful woodcut print. It likely depicts a vibrant arrangement of various objects, emphasizing the interplay of colors and shapes. The piece reflects Hobbs' artistic style and showcases her skill in woodcut techniques, contributing to the visual richness of the composition.

Colorful woodcut print titled 'Stunt Girl Stills: Sleeping in the Swamp' by Philippa Anne Hobbs.

Philippa Anne Hobbs (South African 1955 -) Stunt G

This vibrant woodcut print, titled 'Stunt Girl Stills: Sleeping in the Swamp' by South African artist Philippa Anne Hobbs, features a dynamic composition that likely explores themes of nature and rest. The artwork is signed, numbered 2/3, and dated 1995, showcasing intricate details and a colorful palette.

Vibrant woodcut artwork by Philippa Anne Hobbs depicting a colorful turkey.

Philippa Anne Hobbs (South African 1955 --) Turkey

This woodcut artwork by South African artist Philippa Anne Hobbs features a turkey rendered in a vivid array of colors. The piece, measuring 20 by 19 cm, showcases Hobbs' unique artistic style, emphasizing bold hues and intricate patterns that bring the subject to life.

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Woodcut artwork titled 'The Platter' by Philippa Anne Hobbs, featuring intricate designs and signed by the artist.

Philippa Anne Hobbs (South African 1955 -) The Platter Woodcut, Signed, Dat

The artwork titled 'The Platter' is a woodcut by South African artist Philippa Anne Hobbs, created in 1988. It is signed and numbered 2/3, showcasing detailed patterns and textures that reflect the artist's unique style. The piece measures 74 by 110 cm and is inscribed with the title in pencil.

Peter Clarke (South African 1929-2014) Netball Players Signed And Dated 23.3.1967; Inscribed With The Title And Medium On The Reverse Oil On Canvas Board Provenance The Private Collection Of Eleanor Clarke, Simon'S Town 23,5 By 21Cm To Peter Clarke His Community Was His Life, His Passion And His Focus. Reoccurring Themes Throughout His Printmaking, Drawing And Painting Were Of People Going About Their Daily Activity In The Surrounds Of Their Everyday Life. From The Early Days Of His Childhood In Simon’S Town And Then Later After Settling In Ocean View After The Forced Removals, Clarke Spent His Time Observing The World Around Him Which Resulted In Depicting These Common Societal Scenes And Characters In His Works – Portraying ‘The Vitality Of Community Life’ ¹. Netball Players Depicts Three Young School Girls Reaching Up To Catch A Gold Coloured Ball With A Female Figure In The Distance Looking On. Philippa Hobbs Sums Up The Aspect Of Peter Clarke Which Resonates With Her More Than Anything Else, To Be ‘The Poignancy With Which He Deals With The Human Subject, His Concern About Humanity And His Deep Interest In Finding Beauty In The Ordinary’ ² 1. Hobbs, P. & Rankin, E., Listening To Distant Thunder: The Art Of Peter Clarke, The Standard Bank Of South Africa, Johannesburg, 2011 2. Https://Blog.Standardbank.Com/Arts/2011/07/Philippa-Hobbs-Curator-Peter-Clarke-Exhibition

Two signed woodcuts by Philippa Hobbs, featuring intricate designs titled 'Meconoporis' and 'Samniterium'.

Philippa Hobbs (South African 1955-) Meconoporis & Samniterium Two Wo

This artwork consists of two signed woodcuts by South African artist Philippa Anne Hobbs, created in 1994. Each piece features detailed and intricate designs, reflecting the titles 'Meconoporis' and 'Samniterium'. The woodcuts are numbered 2/15 and 9/16, with pencil inscriptions in the margins, showcasing Hobbs' unique artistic style.

Four woodcuts by Philippa Hobbs featuring floral designs in vibrant colors.

Philippa Hobbs (South African 1955-) Black Iris, Purple Paradoxa, Striped P

This artwork consists of four woodcuts by South African artist Philippa Anne Hobbs, showcasing intricate floral designs. The pieces include 'Black Iris', 'Purple Paradoxa', 'Striped Paradoxa', and 'Blue Barnumac II', each signed and dated 1994. The woodcuts are characterized by their vibrant colors and detailed patterns, reflecting a unique artistic style.

Philippa Anne Hobbs 1955 Mine Dump Landscape Screenprint In Colours Signed And Dated 76 And Numbered 1/5 In Pencil In The Margin 23.5 By 30Cm

Stunt Girl Stills: Sleeping In The Swamp

South African Paintings Watercolours Drawings: Philippa Hobbs (20Th Century)

Philippa Hobbs; South African 1955-; Babel: Steps Away from the Water I and II, diptych

Philippa Hobbs; South African 1955-; Interior with Water, Broken Pillar and Cushion

Philippa Anne Hobbs (1955- ) Heartpulp Woodcut In Colours, Signed, Dated 95, Numbered 8/65 And Inscribed With The Title In Pencil In The Margin 24 By 31.5Cm

Philippa Hobbs (South African 1955-) Alwyn Signed,

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$3 848.34/$6 157.34
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