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[Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa]

c1880s. Two scenes in oil on ostrich egg, 15 x 40cm (height x circumference). Minor paint loss to both scenes.

The view of Tabletop Mountain includes fishing and sailing boats dotting the harbour.

The other scene shows a Cape Malay man wearing geta sandals and carrying two baskets on a shoulder pole. Due to the dissimilarity of these subjects, it is likely this egg was painted by a sailor on his travels.

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Item #CL199-40

Price (AUD): $990.00  other currencies