Decorative and Fine Arts – Stephan Welz & Co., Cape Town, 19 & 20 February 2013

Decorative and Fine Arts – Stephan Welz & Co., Cape Town, 19 & 20 February 2013 is the substantial illustrated catalogue produced for the two-day auction held at The Great Cellar, Alphen Estate, Constantia, Cape Town.

Running to 232 pages, the catalogue documents an extensive selection of South African and international fine and decorative arts offered across five auction sessions. The sale encompassed more than 1,100 lots and included carpets, furniture, collectors’ items, books, paintings, ceramics, silver, clocks, watches and jewellery.

Particularly valuable today as a reference work, Decorative and Fine Arts provides a snapshot of the South African art and antiques market in 2013. Auction catalogues of this type are useful to collectors, researchers and dealers for identifying artists, makers, objects and historical auction estimates, as well as for researching provenance and changes in the market over time.

A particularly attractive feature is the extensively illustrated presentation, making this more than simply an ephemeral auction booklet. It remains a useful reference addition to a South African art, antiques, auction or Africana collection.

Condition – Near Fine

Near Fine 232-page softcover. The glossy illustrated covers remain bright and attractive with only minor signs of handling and shelf wear. Binding sound and contents well preserved. Some light superficial marking is visible to the predominantly white rear cover