OERDER, Frans David (Dutch/South African 1867-1944) Mounted Trooper, Pretoria, South Africa, 1901. Going by the colour patch on the slouch hat, & skull & crossbones insignia to the front of same, the soldier is likely a member of the Montmorency's Scouts, raised locally in December 1899. The artist was appointed official war artist by President Paul Kroger in 1899. Provenance: Christie's London 20/5/1997 (lot 67). Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. Oil on Board 26x21cm Estimate $2,000-4,000