Alexis Preller, (South African, 1911-1975)
Fish God 119 x 23 x 25cm (46 7/8 x 9 1/16 x 9 13/16in).
Fish God
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119 x 23 x 25cm (46 7/8 x 9 1/16 x 9 13/16in).
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by Dr Cyril M. Ross circa 1967-68;
By direct descent to the current owner.
The above work was acquired by Cyril Ross, who had assembled a large collection of Preller's work in Pretoria. The work was titled "The Fish God" by the artist, though Preller often referred to it as "Joe" as it bore a likeness to a friend of the same name.
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Fish God 119 x 23 x 25cm (46 7/8 x 9 1/16 x 9 13/16in).
Fish God
wood
119 x 23 x 25cm (46 7/8 x 9 1/16 x 9 13/16in).
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by Dr Cyril M. Ross circa 1967-68;
By direct descent to the current owner.
The above work was acquired by Cyril Ross, who had assembled a large collection of Preller's work in Pretoria. The work was titled "The Fish God" by the artist, though Preller often referred to it as "Joe" as it bore a likeness to a friend of the same name.
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