Evelyn Cohen - Sanlam Art Collection / Kunsversameling - 1993

Sanlam Art Collection / Kunsversameling (1993) – Numbered Limited Edition No. 1592/5000 – Original Slipcase – Commemorative Presentation Inscription Associated with Desmond Smith

An attractive and collectible illustrated catalogue celebrating the 75th anniversary of Sanlam, one of South Africa’s major financial institutions. Published in Cape Town by Tafelberg Publishers in 1993, Sanlam Art Collection / Kunsversameling presents a selection of artworks from the company’s collection, bringing together an important range of South African artistic and cultural heritage.

The volume features approximately 80 colour reproductions of artworks, arranged alphabetically by artist, accompanied by bilingual text in English and Afrikaans. Its substantial format, blue cloth binding and illustrated front cover make it an appealing addition to a collection devoted to South African art, corporate art collections or illustrated art books.

This copy is numbered 1592 out of a limited edition of 5,000 copies and retains its original matching slipcase.

Special feature: Commemorative presentation page

A particularly interesting feature of this copy is an additional presentation page mounted inside the book. It bears a commemorative message referring to a visit to Cape Town and South Africa and an evening hosted by Sanlam. The page carries the printed name of Desmond Smith, identified as Managing Director, and is dated 29 May 1997.

The handwritten signature visible on the page has not been independently authenticated. It is therefore offered as a presentation or commemorative inscription associated with Desmond Smith, rather than as a certified autograph. This additional material gives the copy an individual historical connection to Sanlam and its corporate hospitality in the late 1990s.

Condition

The book is in very good overall condition, with only minimal signs of use consistent with its age. The binding is well preserved, and the original slipcase is included. The additional presentation page is slightly creased but remains well preserved and legible.

Please refer to the photographs for a detailed impression of the condition and the presentation page.

A collectible South African art publication

Combining a numbered limited edition, a substantial selection of colour art reproductions, the original slipcase and an unusual commemorative presentation page, this volume is an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of South African art, art publishing and Sanlam memorabilia.

A distinctive copy of a publication issued to mark an important anniversary in the history of Sanlam.