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Lot 88*

Gladys Mgudlandlu
(South African, 1925-1979)
Birds and African pots unframed

23 March 2011, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £3,840 inc. premium

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Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979)

Birds and African pots
signed and dated 'Gladys Mgudlandlu / 1964' (lower right)
gouache
59.4 x 29.3cm (23 3/8 x 11 9/16in).
unframed

Footnotes

PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner

"Part of Mgudlandlu's rich heritage was the Eastern Cape bird lore. She knew the birds of the region intimately, called them friends and painted them... She was even called 'unontaka' (the bird lady). Although her birds appear imaginary, their habits and characteristics are identifiable."

BIBLIOGRAPHY:
E. Miles, Nomefanekiso, Who Paints at Night: The Art of Gladys Mgudlandlu, (Vlaeberg, 2002), pp.41-42

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