Maps, Artifacts, Prints
Original photograph of Bien Bonne. – Elliott, Arthur
An original photograph by Arthur Elliott (1870-1938) of Bien Donne in Paarl. Showing the steps to the loft and the trademark Elliott figures (often children) in the foreground. Condition is very good, some oxidation and foxing to the mount board. Image size: 16.2 x 21.3cm Date Published: c.1930 Condition: Very good. Dimensions: 16.2 x 21.3cm
An Early Albumen Print of Newtown Johannesburg – unknown
An early photograph of Johannesburg. Possibly Commissioner Street at the sign for Sam Height’s Bodega Bar can be seen on the right hand side of the image. It is said that the Wanderers Club was named here. Original photograph pasted to album board. Condition: Very good. Image size: 20 x 16cm Date Published: c.1890 Condition:…
An albument print of the Lydenburg Commando – unknown
Original albumen print of a group of Boer men. Appears to be the Lydenburg Commando. A 1cm closed tear to the bottom edge and some chipping to the left hand edge. Print size: 21.5 x 15.5cm Date Published: c.1900 Publication Place: Lydenberg Condition: Very good. Dimensions: 21.5 x 15.5cm
Pitsani. Imperial Map of South Africa –
Fold-out Anglo Board War Map. Compiled for Field Intelligence Department, Cape Town, April 1900. Some discolouration marks, tide marks and foxing. Some ink writing and two small ink stains on the map. Cloth backed. Fragile at some of the folds with a few small closed tears. Condition: Good. Some edge-wear. Binding: Softcover. Cloth boards. Discolouration…
Through the lens of Jansje Wissema – Wissema, Jansje
5 duotone prints of iconic images of District Six from an exhibition celebrating the work of Jansje Wissema. Prints are clean. 1cm tear to slit on rear cover. Publisher: Cape Provincial Institute of Architects Date Published: 1986 Publication Place: Cape Town Condition: Good+ Binding: In card sleeve. Handling marks and tide-marks on the rear with…
Vijf Houtgravures – Van Gelder, Dirk
Five hand-printed woodblock prints by Van Gelder. Each signed with the limitation 8/15 in pencil to the lower margin. Printed on satinated Indian paper, each print housed in its own mount. Foxing to 3 of the prints with foxing to the backing paper. The prints are titled thus: Wilde Orchidee, Hagedis, Schorpioen, Zeebodem and Veldbouquet….