Approaching the Buffalo Herd
Limited Edition Print on paper • Paul Augustinus (Danish-born, South African-based artist)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Wildlife Realism (African School)
Medium & Technique
Offset lithograph or giclée reproduction of an original oil painting; signed by the artist in the plate and again in pencil in the margin.
Creation Period
Original painting dated 1989; this print produced circa 1989-1995.
Dimensions & Format
Estimated image size 20 x 30 inches; landscape format
Subject Description
A dense group of Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) emerging from dust and scrub toward a waterhole. The composition features foreground cattle in water with egrets, emphasizing the imposing mass and watchful nature of the herd under an atmospheric canopy of acacia branches. Typical of Augustinus's exploration of remote African wilderness.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; appears to be housed under glass, though slight mat burn or fading may be present due to age.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a specialist wildlife art gallery or safari-related art dealer in South Africa or the United Kingdom.
Art Historical Significance
Augustinus is considered a premiere chronicler of the African bush, known for his accuracy and ability to capture the specific 'mood' of various biomes. This work represents his mature style of the late 1980s, a period when his reputation for depicting 'Big Five' game was firmly established.
Notable Features
Includes a pencil signature by the artist in the lower right margin and an inscribed title in the lower center margin, indicating its status as a collectible edition rather than a standard commercial poster.
Condition Issues
Potential UV-related fading or yellowing of the paper support; minor foxing or ripples could be present beneath the mount.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the print is mounted with acid-free materials and protected by UV-filtering glass; keep out of direct sunlight.
Collector Notes
Approaching the Buffalo Herd signed Paul Augustinus