James Thackwray (1919-1994) - Oil on canvas 

A stunning oil on canvas  painting, artist James Thackray, framed size 57 cm x 67 cm

My email from Strauss & Co.

Dear Mr Loock

Thank you for your enquiry.   I would suggest auction estimates on your James Thackwray, Hibiscus, of around R6 000 – 8 000.  

Unfortunately, it would not be for our market at the moment.   

Passed away 22^nd January 1994

   CURRICULUM VITAE A painter of landscapes, seascapes and portraits, still life, genre and abstract pictures. Works in oil, acrylic, watercolour and charcoal.  A graphic artist producing monotypes.  Known for his paintings of rural people of the Cape in their environment. Studies 1937 extra-mural classes at the Michaelis School of Fine Art, under Professor Edward Roworth and Melvin Simmers, studied life drawing under Maurice van Essche and Alfred krenz.  Profile A member of the SAAA.  Works as an art director for a textile company.  Exhibitions 1948 Ashbey Galleries, Cape Town, first of 10 solo exhibitions held in S.A, he participated in numerous group exhibitions from 1952 in S.A.  Represented Willem Annandale Gallery, Lichtenburg

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