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Jean Welz (1900-1975)


Large book lot of 37: The City- 100 Woodcuts by Frans Masereel, Mayakovsky and the Book-Eight Decades, Mondrian e De Stijl- L'ideale Moderno by Germano Celant e Michael Govan, Chapelle Du Rosaire Des Dominicaines De Vince par Henri Matisse, Paper Cut Outs by Henri Matisse, Matisse by Jean Guichard-Meili, Matisse- and The Nude text by Alan Bowness, Matisse 1911-1930, Matisse Fauve Period, E. Munch by Jean Selz, Edvard Munch- Symbols & Images intro by Robert Rosenblum, Kolo Moser- Grafico e Designer by Daniele Baroni and Antonio D' Auria, Robert Muller- Sculptures, Nolde- Watercolors in America- Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Emil Nolde- A cura di Rudy Chiappini, (2) Nolde- Ungemalte Bilder 1938-1945, Nolde the Painter's Prints by Clifford S. Ackley and others, Emil Nolde- Aquarelle nachwort von Gunter Busch, Emil Nolde- Aquarelle- Piper Galerie, Emil Norde- Unpainted Pictures, Nolde Aquarelle und Zeichnungen- Bruckmann Munchen, Louisiana Revy by Emil Nolde, Emil Nolde in Berlin 1910/11, Nolde- Aquarelli e Disegni dalla Fondazione Nolde di Seebull, Emil Nolde 1867-1956 - Paintings Watercolours Drawings and Graphics, Emil Nolde- Graphik Emil Nolde- London 1966, Joan Miro 1893-1993, Die Passion Eines Menschen by Frans Masereel, Magnelli Galerie de France 1960, Gabriele Munter- Zeichnungen und Aquarelle, Frans Masereel by Roger Avermaete, Peter und Lutz by Romain Rolland, 16 woodcuts by Frans Masereel, Tribute: Frans Masereel (1981 exhibition catalog Art Gallery of Windsor), Meister der Ecole de Paris ? Werke aus den Jahren 1900 bis 1950 (1984 exhibition catalogue Galerie Welz),
A Cape silver coffee pot, unknown maker HNS, 18th century the body moulded with ribbon and beaded swags, the hinged cover with beaded border, artichoke-shaped ?nial and elongated leaves, with a spreading circular beaded footrim, raised on a square base, 510g, 24,5cm high
PROVENANCE The Du Plessis family collection
PROVENANCE Barend Louis du Plessis (1753 -?) of Stellenbosch married Elisabeth Blignaut in 1774 Johannes Petrus du Plessis (1778 - ?) married Susanna Sophia de Villiers in 1823 Jan Hendrik du Plessis (1826 - 1891) married Harriet Barker Johannes du Plessis (1868 - 1935) married Aletta Helena Albertyn in 1917 Jean Henri du Plessis (1917 - 1981) married Elise van Heerden in 1947 Thence by descent to the current owners
Jan Hendrik du Plessis (1826 - 1891) served as N G Kerk minister at Cradock from 1861, commissioner of the N G Kerk at Cape Town from 1884 to 1887 and temporary minister at Pietermaritzburg where he died. He married Harriet Barker (1831-1900), daughter of the Rev George Barker, a well-known LMS missionary at Theopolis, at Bethelsdorp and Paarl. It was at Du Plessis' prompting that the NG Kerk in Cradock is based on the model of James Gibb's church of St. Martins-in-the-Fields, London.
Johannes du Plessis (1868-1935) had an extraordinary career as N G Kerk minister, traveller in Africa, missionary expert, author and professor of theology. The well-known heresy case against him was based on his views as professor at Stellenbosch, on the inspiration and authority of the Bible, the acceptance or rejection of the results of the higher criticism, and the divine authority of Jesus. Proceedings in the Presbytery of Stellenbosch then in the Synod of the N.G. Kerk and ?nally in the Cape Supreme Court, continued from 1928 until his eventual dismissal from the Seminary in 1932.
There was considerable support for Du Plessis at Stellenbosch and his supporters commissioned a life-size statue of him in rose-pink marble which became popularly known as Pink Piet. The statue by Florenci Cuairan stood until recently in the gardens of the Stellenbosch museum and is now in the grounds of the N G Kerk.
LITERATURE Stephan Welz, Cape Silver and Silversmiths, Balkema, Cape Town, 1976, illustrated on p 60 The Du Plessis specimen, made by the unknown maker HNS, dates from the same period as those of Schmidt and Hilligers, although it already shows strong classical in?uence with beaded borders and pedestal foot. p 63 This co?ee pot was used for the design of a 50 cent postage stamp, 5 November 1985. A First Day Cover accompanies this lot.
A Cape silver sugar basket, unknown maker HNS, 18th century oval, urn-shaped with everted beaded and pierced rim, the sides applied with a pair of beaded handles, the body engraved with a guilloche border, the beaded stem raised on a rectangular base, 230g, 18cm wide over handles
PROVENANCE The Du Plessis family collection
PROVENANCE Barend Louis du Plessis (1753 -?) of Stellenbosch married Elisabeth Blignaut in 1774 Johannes Petrus du Plessis (1778 - ?) married Susanna Sophia de Villiers in 1823 Jan Hendrik du Plessis (1826 - 1891) married Harriet Barker Johannes du Plessis (1868 - 1935) married Aletta Helena Albertyn in 1917 Jean Henri du Plessis (1917 - 1981) married Elise van Heerden in 1947 Thence by descent to the current owners
Jan Hendrik du Plessis (1826 - 1891) served as N G Kerk minister at Cradock from 1861, commissioner of the N G Kerk at Cape Town from 1884 to 1887 and temporary minister at Pietermaritzburg where he died. He married Harriet Barker (1831-1900), daughter of the Rev George Barker, a well-known LMS missionary at Theopolis, at Bethelsdorp and Paarl. It was at Du Plessis' prompting that the NG Kerk in Cradock is based on the model of James Gibb's church of St. Martins-in-the-Fields, London.
Johannes du Plessis (1868-1935) had an extraordinary career as N G Kerk minister, traveller in Africa, missionary expert, author and professor of theology. The well-known heresy case against him was based on his views as professor at Stellenbosch, on the inspiration and authority of the Bible, the acceptance or rejection of the results of the higher criticism, and the divine authority of Jesus. Proceedings in the Presbytery of Stellenbosch then in the Synod of the N.G. Kerk and ?nally in the Cape Supreme Court, continued from 1928 until his eventual dismissal from the Seminary in 1932.
There was considerable support for Du Plessis at Stellenbosch and his supporters commissioned a life-size statue of him in rose-pink marble which became popularly known as Pink Piet. The statue by Florenci Cuairan stood until recently in the gardens of the Stellenbosch museum and is now in the grounds of the N G Kerk.
LITERATURE Stephan Welz, Cape Silver and Silversmiths, Balkema, Cape Town, 1976, illustrated on p 96 Used for serving lumps of sugar-candy, sugar baskets are often incorrectly referred to as sweetmeat dishes or bonbonnières. In the 18th century people at the Cape, as in Holland, did not pu t sugar in their tea or co?ee but held a piece of sugar-candy in the mouth while drinking. This sugar basket was used for the design of a 12 cent postage stamp, 5 November 1985. A First Day Cover accompanies this lot.
Paul du Toit (South African 1922-1986) ABSTRACT TREES signed oil on canvas 57,5 by 79cm Paul du Toit was born in 1922 in Noordhoek, a remote town on the Cape Peninsula. His home was tucked away amongst abundant forests and meandering streams, offering a stimulating environment for the young du Toit and his five siblings. By personifying the forest trees, he learnt to uniquely perceive his surroundings, a trait that resonated in his work throughout his career.After completing school, du Toit was faced with the conflict of pursuing a career in either art or music. He began work at an architecture firm in the drafting division, yet his artistic intuition never faltered. He was unconvinced by the rigidity of the fine art curriculum at the Michaelis Art School in Cape Town, and opted to study under Jean Welz, an Austrian painter and former architect. Although unconventional, Welz’s training was indispensable not only in terms of technique, but in harnessing his emotional and intellectual integrity.Du Toit’s unique technique and use of tone and colour has been described by a Cape Times critic as a manifestation of ‘emotional intensity and sincerity’. The earthy colours and dynamic line work are often suggestive of Cape scenery. His work became increasingly ambiguous as his technique progressed, yet the vibrancy and tonality remained characteristic of his style. PSReference:? Martin, K. 2004. Paul du Toit, A Painter’s Journey. Published by Fernwood Press (Pty) Ltd.

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