Modern & Contemporary African Art

Modern & Contemporary African Art

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Dylan Lewis

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.