Pierneef - Souvenir Brochure of Paintings

Pierneef

Description:

Limited to 4000 copies, softcover, ringbound. A collection of 32 panels commissioned by the South African Railways in 1929 for the decoration of Johannesburg Station. Some of the paintings were damaged by accumulation of soot, and before the visit of the Royal family in 1947 they were cleaned and retouched by the artist. This repainting is still visible, and they were subsequently protected with glass at the request of the artist. Restoration was again necessary in 1960. Each of the plates in this copy have the title on the tissue-guard page, and are all in very good condition. The front cover is heavily foxed and spotted, as well as most of the page edges, extending into the margins.

Details:

  • Publisher: South African Railways
  • Publisher Place: Johannesburg
  • Date of Publication: April 1978
  • Edition: 1st thus
  • Jacket Condition: no jacket
  • Binding Condition: Good plus
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: oblong 4to.
  • Lot No: 96
  • Hammer Price: $63
  • Bids: 9
  • Visits: 297
  • Estimate: $60
  • Reserve: $40

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  • Name: Imagine Books & Gallery
  • Address: 84/85 Heritage Market, 9 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest, KZN
  • Contact Person: Steven Duckworth
  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Email: imaginebooks@webafrica.org.za
  • Website: imaginebooks.jimdo.com
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Electronic Fund Transfers (SA & International), VISA, Mastercard, AmEx & Diners.
  • Trade Association: SABDA
  • Additional Information: Imagine Books grew out of Imagine Gallery (established 2001-formerly the Richard Rennie Gallery). Areas of focus: Natalia, General Africana, Modern First editions, antiquarian literature, and paperback novels (new and second-hand). We are open 6 days a week (closed Mondays), and customers are most welcome to visit us in the lovely surroundings of the Heritage Market rose gardens. SABDA Associate Member.