{"title":"Duggie du Toit","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDuggie du Toit | 1943–2018\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuggie du Toit\u003c\/strong\u003e was a South African painter best known for his richly observed \u003cstrong\u003estill lifes, portraits and figure studies\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered with a distinctive combination of realism and classical impressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Johannesburg in 1943, Du Toit began painting while working in the mining industry before studying through the \u003cstrong\u003eFamous Artists School in Connecticut, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. He later committed himself fully to painting, developing a recognisable style built around warm, earthy colour, strong draughtsmanship and a sophisticated use of light and shadow. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking predominantly in \u003cstrong\u003eoil\u003c\/strong\u003e, Du Toit found beauty in everyday subjects — fruit, vegetables, old bottles, musical instruments and domestic objects — often arranging them in dramatic compositions with a wonderful sense of depth and atmosphere. His figurative work and occasional landscapes reveal the same careful observation and confident handling of paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis paintings were exhibited and sold through South African galleries and attracted buyers both locally and internationally. Today, his work continues to appear regularly on the secondary market, with auction records confirming sustained collector interest. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, Duggie du Toit offers a compelling combination of \u003cstrong\u003etechnical quality, recognisable style and enduring South African appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Art Collective is proud to offer a selection of original works by Duggie du Toit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"duggie-du-toit-huge-still-life-with-urns-ceramics-sculptures-120x80cm","title":"Duggie du Toit - Huge still life with Urns, Ceramics, Sculptures 120x80cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDuggie du Toit | 1943–2018\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare huge work from this master still life artist, massive 120x80cm oil on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed, but certainly due a nice new one to compliment this incredible work.\u003cbr\u003eWorld class work, don't miss out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54023335280947,"sku":null,"price":17950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/DuggieduToitHugeStillLifecropped.jpg?v=1788622030"},{"product_id":"duggie-du-toit-large-still-life-with-copper-ceramics-and-salt-80x60cm","title":"Duggie du Toit - Large still life with Copper, Ceramics and Salt 80x60cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDuggie du Toit | 1943–2018\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely large work from this master still life artist, amazing 80x60cm oil on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed, but probably due a nice new one to compliment this incredible work.\u003cbr\u003eWorld class work from this master of still life - don't miss out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Art Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54023419494707,"sku":null,"price":12950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6090\/8083\/files\/ArtCollectiveDuggieduToitLargeStillLifeCopper_Ceramicsandsalt80x60cm.jpg?v=1788624189"}],"url":"https:\/\/artcollective.co.za\/collections\/duggie-du-toit.oembed","provider":"The Art Collective ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}