Name: South African Art: Nikki Swan Ethnic Rock Art Collection, Trio (1998)
Brand: Shift2ThriftVintage
SKU: Listing 067-April-2026
Price: 7000.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

South African Art: Nikki Swan Ethnic Rock Art Collection, Trio (1998)

Triptych Collection by Nikki Swan (Nicolene Swanepoel).

Beautiful, coordinated set of three African-inspired artworks by the award-winning South African artist and veterinarian, Nikki Swan.

Created in 1998, these pieces perfectly blend anatomical precision with the ancient aesthetic of San rock art and ethnic craft.

Included Pieces:

"GiraFFe Neck SoutH · 4" – An Original Hand-made mixed media work.
"Zebra Study" – Limited Edition print, hand-signed and numbered 14/100.
"Harlequin Dancer · 24" – Rare Hand-made work, numbered 2/100. (A highly collectible early edition number.

Authenticity: Each piece features the artist’s original handwritten labels, signature, and biography on the reverse. Nikki Swan’s work is highly sought after by collectors of South African heritage art.

This trio is special because it includes two "original hand-made" works and a very low edition number (2/100), all in matching, gallery-grade frames.

This year, 1998 was a particularly active period in her career, during which her printmaking and painting styles were heavily influenced by her veterinarian studies and African rock art.

In 1998, Nicolene Swanepoel exhibited in major group shows, including "The Spirit and Images of Africa" in Pretoria and a show at the Dorp Street Gallery in Stellenbosch.

This period followed her major international wins in France (1994) and the USA (1997), which likely contributed to the high demand for her limited-run series.

During the late 90s, she focused on these dark-ground, stylized animal and figure studies, which she later shifted away from in the 2000s to focus on sculptural ceramics.

Because these are from a peak award-winning era for the artist, their 1998 provenance makes them more collectible for those following her evolution from veterinarian-artist to world-renowned sculptor.

Made in South Africa, 1998.

Each piece is researched with care and supported by comprehensive historical notes drawn from available sources, comparative analysis, and archival references. While I am not a certified appraiser or authentication specialist, my attributions reflect careful independent research and may be refined as new evidence emerges. These notes are offered to enrich understanding and appreciation of each item, rather than as formal guarantees of age, provenance, or authenticity.

Height 33cm, Length 33cm, Width 2cm.

Professionally framed by Fine Art & Framing (Cresta) with high-quality gold frames and deep green/terracotta triple-matting. Minor age-related wear to gilt on frames.

R 7,000.00

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