Bertus Wessels
Ws@idwala.co.za
Date: January 6
Subject: Portrait by Peter Lamb
Dear Paul
I recently acquired a painting by Peter Lamb, I believe he was born in 1905 and passed away in 1963, his full names were Peter Percival William.
I would like to know more about him but find it very difficult to get information, can you direct me to websites or with any other information regarding Lamb?
Regards
Bertus Wessels
There is a short entry on Lamb in Garania Ogilvie's Dictionary of South African painters and Sculptors. There are works by him in most of the country's major galleries.
simon newcombe
si@newcs.freeserve.co.uk
Date: January 4
Subject: Tretchikoff
I wonder if you could help me. I am interested in a Tretchikoff painting entitled 'The Lost Orchid', dated 1948. Do you have any information on its whereabouts and how much the piece would cost?
Kind regards
Simon Newcombe
While Tretchikoff prints are numerous and widely distributed, his paintings are obviously a little more scarce. With the amount of interest shown in his work lately, they fetch quite a high price. I can only suggest you scour the internet and perhaps contact a South African art auctioneer. Try ian.hunter@ctn.sothebys.co.za.
Cecile Richardson
mwtrimar@mweb.co.za
Date: December 23
Subject: Erich Mayer
I inherited a watercolour by Erich Mayer, my grandmother told me it is 'Die Eerste Posboom' and is dated 1938. What is it worth?
Kindest regards,
Cecile Richardson
ArtThrob does not offer any appraisal services of any sorts. We suggest that you contact ian.hunter@ctn.sothebys.co.za at Stephan Welz and Co.
Samantha Dunlop
markandsamantha@hotmail.com
Date: December 15
Subject: Karl Gietel
Does anyone out there have Karl Gietel's email ?
I don't have Karl's address, but I suggest you contact Ellen Hanel ehaenel@compuserve.com or Joao Ferreira info@joaoferreiragallery.com .Both gallerists have shown his work and should be able to help you.