Carlo Sdoya - Zanzibar Dhows, 60x50cm

South African 1914-1996 (Record auction price R15 250 in 2012)

Born in Rome Italy, where he was schooled in fine art, Carlo Sdoya later moved to South Africa and made his home in Johannesburg, running an art studio - the Da Vinci School of fine art. Studying further with the likes of Durant Sihlali and tutoring several other prominent artists. 

This captivating scene,  captured with thick pallet knife work, is beautifully executed and the photos just can't quite do it justice. Such vibrant colours that transport you away to an exotic location. 

Image size 60 x 50cm, oil on board, rounded off with a lovely double modern frame.