Early January General Household Auction
Early January General Household Auction
Lot 6: Penny Farthing Bicycle with a Penny and a ¼ Penny for Wheels - Framed
2025-01-02T17:00:00Z
Start price: R75
Lot 6:
Penny Farthing Bicycle with a Penny and a ¼ Penny for Wheels - Framed
Description
Size 24cm Height, 25cm Length.
A creative rendition of a Penny Farthing bicycle, with its iconic design of a large front wheel and a smaller rear wheel. In this artwork, the wheels are replaced by coins: the front wheel is represented by a 1945 South African 1 Penny, showcasing its characteristic brown hue and vintage detailing, while the smaller rear wheel is a 1945 South African ¼ Penny, highlighting its smaller size and matching patina. This unique combination blends history and art, emphasizing the coinage from mid-20th-century South Africa while paying homage to the classic Victorian-era bicycle design.
In good condition, please see images as they from part of the description
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