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Auction #127 begins on 06 Nov 2025

[Skawran (Karin) & Macnamara (Michael) Editors:]

WALTER BATTISS

Published: AD Donker, Johannesburg, 1985

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $90

Approximately:

Estimate: $100-120

Bidding opens: 6 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 13 Nov 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Johannesburg: AD Donker, 1985. Oblong 4to, 222pp. Hardcover binding, gilt lettering to spine, with dust jacket. Monochrome and full-colour reproductions of Battiss’ artworks throughout.

 Walter Whall Battiss (1906 – 1982) was a South African artist, also known as the creator of the "Fook Island" concept. Battiss's long career as an artist was devoted to the study of man in his environment; first in the context of Africa and rock art, then, later, in the interpretation of this concept in its broadest sense. His versatility and influence as an innovator and the incentive he provided for many aspiring artists secured him a special place among leading South African artists. (wikipedia.com)

 Condition: Very good. Slight rubbing to jacket, light and small crease to spine of jacket. Tape stains to endpapers and pastedowns. Very slight yellowing toward edges of pages. Text and illustrations are clean. Well bound.


 

  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 4to


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