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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Battiss (W.W.), Franz (G.), Grossert (J.) & Junod (H.P.)

THE ART OF AFRICA

Published: Shuter & Shooter, Pietermaritzburg, 1958

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $50/60

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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First Edition: 140 pages, colour frontispiece, 3 maps, numerous line drawings, pictorial cloth, a very good copy in frayed dust jacket.

The stated aim of this book is to provide a background to the "ethnological, environmental and inspirational sources" of indigenous African art. This effort is progressive compared to previous decades, moving away from purely object-focused collecting towards acknowledging the cultural context of the art.

  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 8vo (240 x 175 mm)


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