​Artist:  J. Athanasiou. While not a household name in the global secondary market, the style and subject matter are characteristic of South African wildlife artists who frequently exhibited in regional galleries during the 1980s and 90s.
​Medium: This is a watercolor painting. You can tell by the soft transparency of the colors and the "bleed" of the pigments in the background and the birds' plumage.
​Dimensions: 102cm x63cm
​Date: The piece is dated 1994, placing it in the mid-90s era of naturalist wildlife art.
​Frame: The painting is housed in a contemporary, decorative mottled blue/teal frame with a gold-leaf inner lip. It has been double-matted (the cream and blue borders), which is a professional touch that helps protect the paper from touching the glass.
​Condition: The frame and glass appear to be in excellent condition. There are no obvious signs of "foxing" (brown age spots) or water damage on the paper, which is a big plus for watercolors.

Estimate Value:

R1,500 - R3,500

CONTACT DETAILS:

Auctioneer: Dirsan

Contact No: 082 235 8456

Email: [email protected]