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Auction #127 begins on 06 Nov 2025

Bax, (D)

KNYSNA FOREST SCENERY

Sketsches by W.D. De Vignon van Alphen

Published: A.A. Balkema, Cape Town & Amsterdam, 1957

Edition: First

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $65

Bidding opens: 6 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 13 Nov 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Blue cloth covers with the Balkema emblem to the front board and title to the spine. 35 pages. The dust jacket has slight edge wear. 

De Vignon van Alphen's Knysna sketches represent a unique contribution to middle 19th century art in South Africa, yet they are hardly known today. De Vignon van Alphen was a srong individualist and since he was a late follower of  the Romantic School, his sketches with their poetic, even mystical appeal, differ fundamentally  from the work of all his South African contemporaries. 

  • Jacket Condition: Good
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 4to (310 x250mm)


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