{"title":"Anton Benzon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnton Benzon | 1944–2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnton Benzon was a highly regarded South African landscape artist whose richly textured paintings are instantly recognisable for their colour, atmosphere and expressive handling of paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking predominantly in oils, Benzon became known for his confident use of the palette knife and impasto, creating landscapes with remarkable depth, movement and tactile quality. Mountain valleys, blue gums, rivers, farm scenes and the countryside of Southern Africa were recurring subjects, interpreted with a strong sense of light and place rather than strict realism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Johannesburg in 1944, Benzon came from an important artistic lineage. His father was the celebrated South African painter and sculptor Johan Oldert, while renowned Eastern Cape artist Titta Fasciotti later became a close friend, mentor and significant influence on his development. Over time, Benzon established a style that was distinctly his own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis work combines technical confidence with broad visual appeal. Bold colour, strong composition and generous paint application give his paintings presence from a distance, while closer viewing reveals layers of texture and assured mark-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver a long career, Benzon built a loyal following among South African collectors, with his work exhibited through galleries and represented in private collections both locally and internationally. His paintings also continue to appear on the South African secondary art market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing his passing in 2024, Anton Benzon’s work forms part of an enduring South African landscape tradition. For collectors, his paintings offer a compelling combination of artistic pedigree, recognisable style and lasting decorative and historical appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art Collective is proud to offer a selection of original works by Anton Benzon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anton-benzon-beautiful-valley-landscape","title":"Anton Benzon - Colourful Rocky Mountain Ravine Landscape, 60x45cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnton Benzon, lovely work  as always from this incredible artist... always so much detail, colour and texture - endless layers full of charisma and depth. Don't miss out on his wonderful works, they are sure to grow in value for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely work, beautifully framed, oil on board, 60x45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50276880515379,"sku":null,"price":7450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/AntonBenzon3.jpg?v=1726601356"},{"product_id":"anton-benzon-large-colourful-landscape-90x60cm","title":"Anton Benzon - Large colourful landscape, 90x60cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - 2024 (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe recently passed Anton Benzon was an incredible artist and wonderful, charming human missed by many in the industry. This is a lovely large work, wonderful bold colours, incredible subtle details and texture that you can keep exploring for hours...\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDon't miss out on this wonderful investment piece that is sure to grow in value, and bring immense joy to its owners for years to come\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOil on canvas on \u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"html-a xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eboard, 90x60cm in a lovely charismatic frame\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51337726394675,"sku":null,"price":14950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/ArtCollectiveAntonBenzon90x60Landscape_1.jpg?v=1744226624"},{"product_id":"anton-benzon-beautiful-blue-gums-in-landscape-33x22","title":"Anton Benzon - Beautiful Blue Gums in landscape, 33x22cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - 2024 (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eLovely detailed and colourful work as always from this lovely South African artist. Oil on board (33x22cm image size), lovely punchy colours that jump off the panel, finished off nicely in a beautiful modern ornate silver and gold frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eAdd this charismatic beauty to your home for R4950 - sure to be a solid investment and bring you incredible happiness for many years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51337802613043,"sku":null,"price":4450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/ArtCollectiveAntonBenzon40x25BlueGumTrees_1.jpg?v=1744227946"},{"product_id":"anton-benzon-farmhouses-under-blue-skies-42x32cm","title":"Anton Benzon - Farmhouses under blue skies, 32x24cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - 2024 (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eLovely colours and beautiful detailed work as always from this household South African artist. Oil on board, lovely punchy colours, wonderful depth to the scene and finished off nicely in a clean modern frame. Very minor scuffing to the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eAdd this beauty to your collection today for R4450\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52027621802291,"sku":null,"price":4450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/AntonBenzonLS32_24.jpg?v=1755445845"},{"product_id":"anton-benzon-small-rural-landscape-32x14cm","title":"Anton Benzon - Small rural landscape, 20x15cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - 2024 (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eLovely little work from this Art Collective favorite. Rusticly framed and full of life - don't miss out on this beautiful little gem! NB: Painting is on glass, which does impact framing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52027637334323,"sku":null,"price":3250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/AntomBenzonSmallLS20_15.jpg?v=1755447499"},{"product_id":"anton-benzon-beautiful-blue-gums-in-landscape-33x22cm-copy","title":"Anton Benzon - Beautiful Colourful landscape, 40x30cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - 2024 (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eLovely detailed and colourful work as always from this lovely South African artist. Oil on canvas (40x30cm image size), lovely bright punchy colours that jump off the canvas, artwork is unframed, the mock-ups are just for ideas to help with visualising it a setting and framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eAdd this charismatic beauty to your home for R5950 - sure to be a solid investment and bring you incredible happiness for many years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53866047373619,"sku":null,"price":5950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/AntonBenzonColourfulLandscape40x30.jpg?v=1786990565"},{"product_id":"anton-benzon-farmhouses-under-blue-skies-32x24cm-copy","title":"Anton Benzon - Colourful Valley Landscape, 33x20cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - 2024 (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eLovely little landscape from this popular South African artist. Oil on board, lovely punchy colours, great depth to the scene and finished off lovely large modern frame. Great condition all round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eAdd this beauty to your collection today for R4750\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53866050879795,"sku":null,"price":4750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/AntonBenzonFramedMountainSlope30x20-Main.jpg?v=1786990906"},{"product_id":"anton-benzon-beautiful-blue-gums-in-landscape-33x22cm-copy-1","title":"Anton Benzon - River in Mountain Landscape, 35x25cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - 2024 (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eLovely from one of our favourite artists... Oil on board (35x25cm image size), lovely depth and colours, finished off neat modern frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eAdd this charismatic beauty to your home for R4750 - sure to be a solid investment and bring you incredible happiness for many years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53866060480819,"sku":null,"price":4750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/AntonBenzonPortraitRiversthroughLandscape35x25Main.jpg?v=1786991485"},{"product_id":"anton-benzon-farmhouses-under-blue-skies-32x24cm-copy-1","title":"Anton Benzon - River Scene, 30x21cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2\"\u003eAnton Benzon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSouth African 1944 - 2024 (Record auction price R26 000 in 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eLovely detailed river scene from this household South African name. 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