Modern & Contemporary African Art
Modern & Contemporary African Art
Leopard Chasing Buck
Lot Closed
October 19, 03:37 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Dylan Lewis
South African
b.1964
Leopard Chasing Buck
signed; numbered 2 of an edition of 15 and inscribed SH379 (on the base)
bronze
118 by 104 by 70.5cm., 46½ by 41 by 27¾in.
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Leopard Chasing Buck by the esteemed South African artist Dylan Lewis captures the essence of the untamed African landscape with precision and vigour. Through Lewis's meticulous sculptural craftsmanship, a scene of primal intensity unfolds before our eyes, as a majestic leopard springs forth in pursuit of its agile prey, a buck, amidst the dense underbrush. The palpable tension between predator and prey, exemplified in this extraordinary sculpture, not only embodies the essence of the African wild but also represents Lewis's own mastery of form, texture, and emotion. Leopard Chasing Buck is a mesmerizing and evocative work that exemplifies the artist's dedication to his craft and his profound connection to the untamed beauty of his homeland.