Antoon van Wouw Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Antoon van Wouw Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 14, 2024
ANTON VAN WOUW (DUTCH / SOUTH AFRICAN 1862-1945)
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
ANTON VAN WOUW (DUTCH / SOUTH AFRICAN 1862-1945) THE MEALIEPAP EATER bronze, medium brown patina, signed 'A. Van Wouw/ S.A_Joh-burg' and inscribed 'Foundry, G. Massa, Roma, mounted on a rectangular variegated purple marble base 29cm wide, 16cm high, 24cm deep Provenance: The Maisels Collection Note: Anton Van Wouw is known for his depictions of the indigenous people of South Africa and has been described as ‘the sculptor of national life’. Van Wouw was born in Driebergen, Holland in 1862. He studied at the Rotterdam Academy for Arts before moving to Pretoria in South Africa in 1890 and then to Johannesburg in 1906. Some of his finest work can be found in his portrayals of indigenous peoples, such as migrant workers from the Shangaan tribe in Mozambique, who worked in harsh and dangerous conditions in the gold mines of Transvaal. ‘The Mealiepap Eater’ depicts a Shangaan man eating mealiepap from a traditional pot with three legs. The model for this work is also the subject for his sculpture of a tribesman entitled ‘Shangaan’. Mealiepap is made from maize meal, a course flour made from maize, to produce porridge or a firmer pap which can be eaten with meat or vegetables. In 1907 Van Wouw received an inheritance from his father enabling him to cast his small bronzes at the Massa and Nisini foundries in Rome. The present lot is mounted on a separate marble base and this is how the Italian castings carried out in Van Wouw’s lifetime were presented, while later posthumous castings had an integral bronze base and show the right hand of the boy holding a stick above the pot rather than scraping food from it.For a recent example of ‘The Mealiepap Eater’ sold at auction see Bonhams South African Sale, 12th October 2021, lot 45.
Lyon & Turnbull
Nov. 12, 2024
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; The Art Student (Gordon Leith), accompanied by a portfolio of original architectural and figure study drawings by Gordon Leith
Est: R700,000 - R1,000,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 The Art Student (Gordon Leith), accompanied by a portfolio of original architectural and figure study drawings by Gordon Leith signed, dated 1902, inscribed 'Pretoria' and 'Fonderia. G. Nisini. Roma' bronze with a brown patina, on a wooden base height: 33,5cm excluding base, 38,5cm including base; width: 28cm; depth: 19,5cm † VAT will be charged on both hammer and premium for this lot
Strauss & Co
Oct. 27, 2024
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Oil, Landscape, Signed with Initials, 16 x 21
Est: R35,000 - R45,000
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Oil, Landscape, Signed with Initials, 16 x 21
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Jul. 21, 2024
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; The Mealiepap Eater
Est: R300,000 - R400,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 The Mealiepap Eater signed and inscribed 'SA Joh-burg', bears the Massa foundry mark bronze with a brown patina, on a granite base; cast by the Massa foundry, Rome height: 14,5cm excluding base, 16,5cm including base; width: 28cm; depth 32cm
Strauss & Co
Jul. 02, 2024
Bust of Shangaan
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862 - 1945 Bust of Shangaan signed and dated: A. van Wouw / S. A. Joh.burg / 1907, and inscribed: G. Nisini - Rome - fuse bronze 30.5cm., 12in.
Sotheby's
Jun. 09, 2024
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Oil, Landscape, Signed with Initials, 16 x 21
Est: R35,000 - R45,000
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Oil, Landscape, Signed with Initials, 16 x 21
5th Avenue Auctioneers
May. 28, 2024
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Slegte Nuus
Est: R3,000,000 - R4,000,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 Slegte Nuus inscribed with the artist's name, 'SA Joh-burg', '1907' and the foundry mark; inscribed with the artist's name, the title, the date, the foundry name, medium and an inscription on a plaque adhered to the base bronze with a brown and green patina on a wooden base; cast by the Nisini foundry, Rome height: 32,5cm excluding base, 134cm including base; width: 78,5cm; depth: 62cm
Strauss & Co
May. 24, 2024
After Anton van Wouw (Dutch/South African, 1862-1945)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
After Anton van Wouw (Dutch/South African, 1862-1945) "Dagga Smoker", bronze, postumous cast signed on the base "A. van Woow. S.A. _ Joh_burg", 20 x 9in. (50.8 x 22.9cm.) x 6¾in. (17.1cm.). Provenance; Purchased John's Auctioneers, Durban, South Africa, 1989. *Depicting a man crouched on the floor to smoke dagga (marijuana, a kind of hemp that grows wild in South Africa). He holds a calabash filled with water in his right hand and a pipe in his left. The artist started work on the figure in 1907 and it took a further nine months to complete what became one his most popular works. Casts were made in South Africa after the artist's death, of which the present lot is one.
Martel Maides
Mar. 25, 2024
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Bronze, Kruger, Bears Signature, 25cm Including Base
Est: R2,000 - R3,000
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Bronze, Kruger, Bears Signature, 25cm Including Base
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Mar. 19, 2024
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; The Laughing Basuto
Est: R300,000 - R400,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 The Laughing Basuto signed, dated 1933, inscribed 'Joh-burg' and bears the foundry mark "G. Massa. Roma" bronze with a brown patina on a wooden base height: 32 cm excluding base; 36cm including base; width: 28 cm; depth: 26,5 cm
Strauss & Co
Mar. 19, 2024
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; The Mieliepap Eater
Est: R300,000 - R400,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 The Mieliepap Eater signed and inscribed 'SA Joh-burg' and 'G Nisini fusé Roma' bronze with a dark brown patina mounted on a marble base height: 17cm including base, 15cm excluding base; width: 23cm; depth: 27cm
Strauss & Co
Nov. 15, 2023
THE BASUTO WITNESS ÉGALEMENT INTITULÉ THE ACCUSED ANTON VAN WOUW (1862-1945
Est: €25,000 - €40,000
THE BASUTO WITNESS ÉGALEMENT INTITULÉ THE ACCUSED ANTON VAN WOUW (1862-1945), AFRIQUE DU SUD H. 31,5 cm. (12 1⁄3 in.) ; L. 23 cm. (9 in.) ; P. 15,5 cm. (6 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 07, 2023
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; The Mealiepap Eater
Est: R400,000 - R600,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 The Mealiepap Eater signed and inscribed 'SA Joh-burg', bears the foundry mark bronze with a brown patina, on a granite base; cast by the Massa foundry, Rome height: 14,5cm excluding base, 16,5cm including base; width: 28cm; depth 32cm
Strauss & Co
Nov. 07, 2023
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Bushman Hunter
Est: R1,000,000 - R1,500,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 Bushman Hunter inscribed with the artist's name, dated 1902 and bears the foundry mark bronze with brown patina; cast by the Nisini foundry, Rome height: 48,5cm excluding base
Strauss & Co
Oct. 15, 2023
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Bronze, Kruger, Bears Signature, 25cm including base
Est: R8,000 - R12,000
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Bronze, Kruger, Bears Signature, 25cm including base
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Oct. 15, 2023
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Resin, Bushman Hunter, Signed & Dated 1907, 47cm
Est: R2,000 - R3,000
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Resin, Bushman Hunter, Signed & Dated 1907, 47cm
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Oct. 12, 2023
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Scout 17 x 62 x 35cm (6 11/16 x 24 7/16 x 13 3/4in).
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Scout signed 'A. van Wouw S.A.' (base to the figure's right) bronze, Marinelli cast 17 x 62 x 35cm (6 11/16 x 24 7/16 x 13 3/4in).
Bonhams
Oct. 12, 2023
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) GEN. C.R. DE WET (framed)
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) GEN. C.R. DE WET signed 'A v 'W' (lower right); the upper plaque bears inscription 'Dr J.D. KESTELL/ NASIELIEFDE EN NASIEDIENS/ 'N HULDBLYK VAN DIE AFRIKAANSE JEUG./ 4 OKTOBER 1938.'/ 'GEN. C.R. DE WET/ BY/ ANTON VAN WOUW' (both plaques to the lower centre of frame) bronze, Vignali cast 33 x 23cm (13 x 9 1/16in). (framed)
Bonhams
Sep. 19, 2023
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; The Mealiepap Eater
Est: R350,000 - R450,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 The Mealiepap Eater signed and inscribed 'SA Joh-burg' and 'Foundry G. Massa Roma' bronze with a brown patina on a wooden base height: 14cm excluding base, 16,5cm including base; width: 28cm; depth 26cm
Strauss & Co
Jul. 06, 2023
Anton Van Wouw (1862-1945 Afrique du Sud) Miner with a Machine Drill
Est: €70,000 - €100,000
Anton Van Wouw (1862-1945 Afrique du Sud) Miner with a Machine Drill 1926 signé, daté et situé sur le bronze au-dessus de la plaque ' A Van Wouw 1926 Johannesburg' inscrit sur une plaque de cuivre sur le devant du socle ' Presented to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, countess of Athlone by the citizens of Johannesburg as a mark of esteem and appreciation. 27th October 1930' bronze sur socle de bois signed, dated and situated on the front of the bronze (above the copper plate) ' A Van Wouw 1926 Johannesburg' Inscribed on a copper plate on the front of the base ' Presented to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, countess of Athlone by the citizens of Johannesburg as a mark of esteem and appreciation. 27th October 1930' bronze on wooden base Bronze : 72 x 45 cm (28 3/8 x 17 ¾ in.). Socle: 73.5 x 49 cm (28 ¾ x 19 5/16 in.).
Bonhams
May. 16, 2023
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Shangaan
Est: R600,000 - R800,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 Shangaan inscribed with the artist's name, '1907', 'Johannesburg' and the foundry mark bronze with a brown patina on a wooden base; cast by the Nisini foundry, Rome height: 30,6 cm excluding base; height: 36,5 cm including base; width: 21 cm; depth: 15,5 cm
Strauss & Co
May. 16, 2023
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Bushman Hunter
Est: R1,000,000 - R1,500,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 Bushman Hunter inscribed with the artist's name, '1902' and the foundry mark bronze with a brown patina on a marble base; cast by the Nisini foundry, Rome height including base: 51cm; width: 27cm; depth: 32cm
Strauss & Co
May. 16, 2023
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; The Laughing Basuto
Est: R350,000 - R450,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 The Laughing Basuto inscribed with the artist's name, '1933', 'Joh-burg' and the foundry mark bronze with a brown patina on a wooden base; cast by the Massa foundry, Rome height: 32 cm excluding base; 36cm including base; width: 28 cm; depth: 26,5 cm
Strauss & Co
Mar. 22, 2023
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) Skapu Player, 1907 37 x 30 x 26 cm (14 9/16 x 11 13/16 x 10 1/4 in) (including base)
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) Skapu Player, 1907 inscribed, signed and dated 'Joh.burg/A van Wouw/1907.sculpt' (to the base); further inscribed 'G. Nisini Fuse/ Roma' (lower back) bronze 37 x 30 x 26 cm (14 9/16 x 11 13/16 x 10 1/4 in) (including base)
Bonhams
Feb. 19, 2023
After Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Posthumous Cast Bronze, Kruger on the Station, , 32cm including base
Est: R15,000 - R25,000
After Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Posthumous Cast Bronze, Kruger on the Station, , 32cm including base
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Dec. 04, 2022
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Posthumous Cast Bronze, Oom Koos De La Rey, Signed Dated 1926 & Titled, 39cm Including Base
Est: R15,000 - R25,000
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Posthumous Cast Bronze, Oom Koos De La Rey, Signed Dated 1926 & Titled, 39cm Including Base
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Dec. 04, 2022
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Posthumous Cast Bronze, "Kruger In Ballingschap", Signed Titled & Dated 1907, 13cm
Est: R10,000 - R15,000
After Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Posthumous Cast Bronze, "Kruger In Ballingschap", Signed Titled & Dated 1907, 13cm
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Nov. 07, 2022
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Kruger in Ballingschap
Est: R400,000 - R600,000
Anton van Wouw South African 1862-1945 Kruger in Ballingschap signed, dated 1907, inscribed with the title and 'SA Joh-burg', and bears the foundry mark of the Giovanni Nisini Roma Foundry bronze with a brown patina on a wooden base height: 27cm, including base; length: 38cm; width: 33cm
Strauss & Co
Oct. 19, 2022
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945)
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Scout signed and inscribed 'A. VAN WOUW. S.A.' (on the rock under the gun); bears the foundry mark 'FOUNDRY - G MASSA - ROMA' bronze (with stone base) bronze: 20 x 64 x 35cm (7 7/8 x 25 3/16 x 13 3/4in) including base: 22 x 70 x 40.2cm (8 11/16 x 27 9/16 x 15 13/16in).
Bonhams
May. 17, 2022
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Slegte Nuus
Est: R3,000,000 - R4,000,000
signed, dated 1907 and inscribed 'Joh-burg'; inscribed 'Fonderia G Nisini', Roma bronze with a brown patina height: 33cm; length: 60cm; width: 48cm
Strauss & Co
Mar. 09, 2022
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Bushman Hunter 49 x 30 x 33cm (19 5/16 x 11 13/16 x 13in).
Est: £40,000 - £60,000
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Bushman Hunter signed and dated 'A.v.Wouw 1902' (base); further inscribed 'G. NISINI-FUSE - ROMA -' (base) bronze 49 x 30 x 33cm (19 5/16 x 11 13/16 x 13in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 05, 2021
Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Bronze Posthumous Vignali Casting, "The Scout (Die Brandweg)", Signed & With Accompanying Letter from Prof. A.E. Duffey, 17.5cm x 63cm x 33cm
Est: R150,000 - R250,000
Anton Van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Bronze Posthumous Vignali Casting, "The Scout (Die Brandweg)", Signed & With Accompanying Letter from Prof. A.E. Duffey, 17.5cm x 63cm x 33cm
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Nov. 30, 2021
Anton Van Wouw (South African 1862-1945) Bronze Sculpture, Shangaan
Est: $600 - $1,500
Depicts a man with crossed arms. Highly detailed and hand decorated. Mounted on bronze base. Signed lower front. Size: 19"H x 10"W. Signature/Marking Location: Lower right Medium: Bronze Artist: Anton Van Wouw Dimensions: 10"W x 19"H
Lion and Unicorn
Oct. 24, 2021
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Cast Bronze, "Dagga Rooker", Signed, 20 x 54cm including base
Est: R25,000 - R35,000
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Cast Bronze, "Dagga Rooker", Signed, 20 x 54cm including base
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Oct. 12, 2021
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Mealipap Eater 16.5 x 28 x 32cm (6 1/2 x 11 x 12 5/8in) including base.
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Mealipap Eater signed 'A. VAN WOUW/ S.A_Joh-burg'; inscribed 'FUSE-G.MASSA/ ROMA' bronze on marble base 16.5 x 28 x 32cm (6 1/2 x 11 x 12 5/8in) including base. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 21, 2021
Anton van Wouw, 1862 - 1945 | Shangaan
Est: £25,000 - £35,000
Anton van Wouw 1862 - 1945 Shangaan inscribed 'Anton van Wouw / S.A. Joh.burg 1907' (lower left); inscribed 'G. Nisini. Fuse. Roma' (on the base) bronze 30 by 20 by 15cm., 11¾ by 7¾ by 5¾in.(including base)
Sotheby's
Jul. 11, 2021
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; The Hammer Worker, maquette
Est: R250,000 - R350,000
signed and inscribed with 'Foundry G. Massa-Rome' bronze with a brown patina in a granite base height including base: 18cm; height excluding base: 13cm; width: 14,5cm; depth: 6cm
Strauss & Co
Apr. 18, 2021
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Bronze, "Shangaan", Signed Dated 1907 & Stamped "Fonderia Nisini Roma", 31cm excluding base
Est: R400,000 - R600,000
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Bronze, "Shangaan", Signed Dated 1907 & Stamped "Fonderia Nisini Roma", 31cm excluding base
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Apr. 13, 2021
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Slegte Nuus
Est: R2,000,000 - R3,000,000
signed, dated 1907 and inscribed 'Joh-burg' bronze on a wooden base height: 33cm, excluding base; 37cm, including base (2)
Strauss & Co
Mar. 17, 2021
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Hammer Worker 60.5 x 66 x 24cm (23 13/16 x 26 x 9 7/6in).
Est: £120,000 - £180,000
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Hammer Worker signed and dated 'A van Wouw/ 1911, Joh-burg' (lower right); and inscribed 'G. Nisini-Fuse/ Roma' (verso) bronze 60.5 x 66 x 24cm (23 13/16 x 26 x 9 7/6in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 06, 2020
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Posthumous Cast Bronze Composite, "Die Brandweg (The Scout)", Signed - a similar work Illustrated on Pp.85 of "Anton van Wouw" by A.E. Duffey, 19cm x 66cm including base
Est: R25,000 - R35,000
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) SA Posthumous Cast Bronze Composite, "Die Brandweg (The Scout)", Signed - a similar work Illustrated on Pp.85 of "Anton van Wouw" by A.E. Duffey, 19cm x 66cm including base
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Nov. 11, 2020
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Kruger on the Station
Est: R200,000 - R300,000
signed, inscribed 'S.J.P. Kruger', 'SA' and 'Foundry G. Massa. Rome.' bronze with a brown patina, mounted on a wooden base height: 33,5cm excluding wooden base; 37cm including wooden base
Strauss & Co
Nov. 09, 2020
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Dagga Smoker
Est: R900,000 - R1,200,000
signed and inscribed 'SA Johburg' and bears the foundry mark bronze with a dark brown patina on a wooden base; cast by the Massa foundry, Rome height: 18cm excluding base, 24cm including base; width: 22cm; length: 52cm
Strauss & Co
Nov. 09, 2020
Anton van Wouw; South African 1862-1945; Mealiepap Eater
Est: R300,000 - R400,000
stamped SA bronze with a brown patina on a Rustenburg granite base height: 15cm excluding base; length: 25,5cm; width: 21cm
Strauss & Co
Oct. 11, 2020
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Massa Roma Cast Bronze, Kruger on the Station, Signed inscribed "S.J.P. Kruger" & with Foundry Stamp, 32.5cm excluding base
Est: R250,000 - R350,000
Anton van Wouw (SA 1862 - 1945) Massa Roma Cast Bronze, Kruger on the Station, Signed inscribed "S.J.P. Kruger" & with Foundry Stamp, 32.5cm excluding base
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Oct. 08, 2020
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) Shangaan 31 x 19 x 15.5cm (12 3/16 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/8in) excluding base.
Est: £25,000 - £35,000
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) Shangaan signed and dated 'A van Wouw/ S.A. Johburg/ 1907' (under right elbow); inscribed 'G Nisini fuse Roma' (to base) bronze 31 x 19 x 15.5cm (12 3/16 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/8in) excluding base. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 08, 2020
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Art Student 32cm (12 5/8in) high.
Est: £50,000 - £80,000
Anton van Wouw (South African, 1862-1945) The Art Student signed, inscribed and dated 'A. van Wouw / Pretoria 1902' (to chest verso); inscribed 'G. Nisini fuse-Roma' (to base) bronze 32cm (12 5/8in) high. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 22, 2020
LAUGHING BASUTO
Est: R500,000 - R700,000
Anton van Wouw (South African 1862-1945) LAUGHING BASUTO signed and dated 'Joh-burg 1936'; inscribed 'Foundry G. Massa Rome bronze Please note that this work is held in safe storage in London height: 31cm
Stephan Welz & Co

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