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Solid rosewood case, professionally restored 2024
Original 8-day mechanical movement, recently serviced
A beautifully executed portrait painting depicting an elderly African woman, rendered with remarkable realism and emotional warmth. The artist has focused on capturing expressive facial features, aged skin texture, and cultural adornments with careful attention to detail.
Medium: Oil on board (hardboard), proven by the visible brushwork, glossy varnish and textured layering.
Style: Realism with ethnographic detail  focusing on character, expression, and cultural identity.
Subject: An older African woman wearing traditional ornaments, including:
Layered beaded necklaces
Large circular earrings
A headband with multicoloured beadwork
Traditional clothing rendered in warm browns and earthy tones
Technique:
Smooth blending on the face for lifelike skin tones
Highlighting and shadowing around the forehead and cheeks
Textural brushwork for the beadwork and fabric folds
A warm, glowing light source enhancing the woman's expression
Signature: “MOYO†in bold white paint, lower right.
Door-to-door tracked delivery across South Africa from R220 (insured to full sale value). Free pickup available in Cape Town. International shipping by quote. Estimated dispatch within 2 business days of payment clearing escrow.
Ruby Rose is a verified Sunflower trader.
Q: Does the clock keep accurate time? Heritage Lot: Within ±30 seconds per week after the 2024 service.
Q: Will it survive shipping? Heritage Lot: Yes — pendulum is removed and packed separately, and the case is custom-crated.
