Rita Angus

New Zealand · 1908–1970 · Painter, Printmaker

Henrietta Catherine Angus, known as Rita Cook early in her career, was a New Zealand painter who, alongside Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston, is regarded as one of the leading… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Rita Angus, Storm, Hawke’s Bay, oil on board (1969)Storm, Hawke’s BayArt+Object · NZ$696,725≈ $504,081≈ £358,725≈ €409,522Sign up to see
  2. Rita Angus, Before the Demolition, oil on boardBefore the DemolitionArt+Object · NZ$621,435≈ $368,262≈ £272,363≈ €315,239Sign up to see
  3. Rita Angus, Tree Cutting, Hawke’s Bay, oil on boardTree Cutting, Hawke’s BayArt+Object · NZ$306,318≈ $228,651≈ £170,865≈ €203,481Sign up to see

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  1. Rita Angus, Double Portrait, crayon and wash on paper
    Double Portrait
    Drawing · Paper
    235 x 295mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$1,500–2,500View at Art+Object ↗
  2. Rita Angus, Island Bay – Wellington, pastel and graphite on paper
    Island Bay – Wellington
    Pastel · Paper
    360 x 485mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$22,000–28,000View at Art+Object ↗
  3. Rita Angus, Study for a Still Life, watercolour
    Study for a Still Life
    Watercolor
    170 x 120mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 159
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$2,000–3,000View at Art+Object ↗
  4. Rita Angus, Central Otago Landscape, watercolour
    Central Otago Landscape
    Watercolor
    105 x 323mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 666
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$10,000–15,000View at Art+Object ↗
  5. Rita Angus, Portrait of the Artist's Niece, Jenny Jones, oil on board
    Portrait of the Artist's Niece, Jenny Jones
    Oil · Board
    442 x 345mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 138
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$15,000–20,000View at Art+Object ↗
  6. Rita Angus, Portrait of the Artist's younger Brother, Alan Angus, oil on board
    Portrait of the Artist's younger Brother, Alan Angus
    Oil · Board
    470 x 374mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$160,000–220,000View at Art+Object ↗
  7. Rita Angus, A View of the Central Otago Hills, watercolour
    A View of the Central Otago Hills
    Watercolor
    105 x 324mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$12,000–18,000View at Art+Object ↗

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About Rita Angus

Henrietta Catherine Angus, known as Rita Cook early in her career, was a New Zealand painter who, alongside Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston, is regarded as one of the leading figures in twentieth-century New Zealand art. She worked primarily in oil and watercolour, and became known for her portraits and landscapes.

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