Pieter van der Westhuizen (1931-2008) - Four Faces, 1986

Pieter van der Westhuizen (1931-2008) | South African Four Faces, 1986 Woodblock Proof Print Signed: Hand-signed and dated “1986” by the artist. Dimensions: Framed: 42.5 × 31.5 cm | 16.7 × 12.4 in Artwork: 19 × 12.5 cm | 7.5 × 4.9 in Provenance: Family Collection, Spain: Part of a distinguished private collection of artworks and antiques. Acquired from a gallery or at auction in Cape Town, South Africa, between 1991 and 1995 to furnish a local residence. The collection was subsequently relocated to Spain following the family’s departure from South Africa. Condition: Excellent condition; professionally framed and glazed; colors and paper remain well-preserved.Shipping: Aurora & Athena coordinates professional, insured shipping for every purchase through vetted logistics partners: packing, transport, insurance and the export paperwork are arranged on the buyer's behalf and charged at the provider's cost. Buyers are equally welcome to collect in Barcelona or to appoint a carrier of their own. Lots are released once the total purchase price has been received. For shipments outside the EU an export licence may be required and Spanish export duties may apply to certain higher-value works; these are the buyer's responsibility. No export tax applies within the EU. Full shipping and export information is available on request.Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is, in the condition described. The condition summary is given as a courtesy; a full condition report is available on request before the sale. Attributions and the five-year authenticity guarantee are governed by Section 4 (Returns and Refunds) of our Terms and Conditions. All enquiries must be made before bidding; no further information can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid you confirm that you have read and accept our Terms and Conditions in full, as set out in the terms of this sale.-- This compelling woodblock proof is a significant example of Pieter van der Westhuizen’s graphic mastery. The composition features four stylized faces arranged in a tight, geometric configuration, showcasing the artist’s ability to blend modernist structural rigor with expressive, rhythmic lines. As a proof impression existing outside the standard numbered edition, this work offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s studio process. The inclusion of his signature green chop mark authenticates the work and places it within a pivotal period of his career, just years before his major international recognition in Madrid. The work captures the “quiet charm” and contemplative humanity that defined his diverse body of work.

Estimate:£168.4

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