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Irma Stern (South African, 1894-1966)
Still life of books
signed and dated 'Irma Stern 1930' (upper right)
oil on canvas
44.5 x 58.5cm (17 1/2 x 23 1/16in).
signed and dated 'Irma Stern 1930' (upper right)
oil on canvas
44.5 x 58.5cm (17 1/2 x 23 1/16in).
Estimate:
£80,000 - 120,000
ZAR 1.1 million - 1.7 million
US$ 120,000 - 180,000
ZAR 1.1 million - 1.7 million
US$ 120,000 - 180,000
Footnotes
- PROVENANCE:
Purchased directly from the artist circa 1935
Thence by direct descent to the current owner
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Category: Fine Art / South African Art
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