Compiled by: Dalene Marais
Published by: Perskor Publishers (Johannesburg)
Edition: First Edition, First Impression (1994) – Extremely Scarce
Format: Hardcover (laminated pictorial cover, no dust jacket)
Pages: 420
Condition: Very Good to Excellent – A well-preserved copy of one of South Africa's most sought-after art books.
Why This Book Is Extraordinarily Valuable
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Rarity & Auction Records: Only a handful of copies exist on the market. Recent sales include:
- $3,500 (R54,000) on Antiquarian Auctions (Auction 23)
- $3,042 (R48,000) on Antiquarian Auctions (Auction 38)
Definitive Catalogue of Laubser's Work: Features every traced painting, drawing, and graphic work (excluding sketchbooks), making it an essential reference for collectors, galleries, and scholars.
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Historical & Scholarly Significance:
- Part 1: Detailed biography, artistic evolution, and exhibition history (1909–1980).
- Part 2 (Pages 91–390): A comprehensive catalogue raisonné—the most complete record of Laubser's oeuvre.
Maggie Laubser (1886–1973): A pioneering South African modernist, celebrated for her expressive, luminous landscapes and portraits.
Condition Notes
- Binding: Sturdy hardcover with laminated pictorial boards (no dust jacket, as issued).
- Interior: Clean, unmarked pages; no tears or foxing. A pristine copy for its age.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a cornerstone of South African art history.