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Lot 337
Full title: Herman Van Nazareth (1936): Untitled, patinated bronzeDescription:H 58,1 cm Herman van Nazareth (pseudonym of Herman van Aerde, °1936, Evergem) enrolled at the Royal Academy of Ghent (1961-1962), the Royal Academy of Antwerp (1963-1964) and the Michaelis School of Fine Arts, University Cape Town, South Africa (1965-1967). Furthermore, he was trained bij Floris Jespers (1964). Since 1966 onwards, he won several prices and awards (Honourable Mention, S.A. Art Today, Durban, 1966; Prize at the Cape Salon, Cape Town, 1967; Campoprijs, Special Prize of the Royal Academie of Fine Art, Antwerp, 1972; Bronze Medal at 'Europaprijs voor Schilderkunst', Oostend, Belgium, 1973; Anto Carte Prize,â€Paleis voor Schone Kunstenâ€, Brussels, 1974). He occupies a unique position in the South African art scene. Due to his discourse, which is a protest against dehumanisation, he can be considered a precursor of humanitarian commitment in art. His works are part of numerous Belgian and South African private and public art collections. (link) Ref.: - P. Boyens,'Herman van Nazareth. Beeldhouwer', Stichting Kunstboek, pp. 80-81.Condition reports and high resolution pictures are available on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.comPlease note that external links are available on our website www.coronariauctions.com
