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Irmin Henkel

South African 1921-1977 

Irmin Henkel was born in Germany in 1921. He was a self-taught artist whose oeuvre encompasses still life, landscape, and portraiture – including nudes. However, he was also a qualified orthopaedic surgeon who practised in Germany and continued in South Africa after settling in Pretoria in 1951. His artistic skills allowed him to become the leading choice for official government portraits from the 1950s to the 1970s.

77 lots offered      53.25% sold      ZAR 2 806 837

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Irmin Henkel; Kitchen Still Life with Vegetables
Kitchen Still Life with Vegetables
20 Oct 2025
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Irmin Henkel; Yellow Flowers in a Vase
Yellow Flowers in a Vase
13 May 2024
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Irmin Henkel; Dangerous Flowers
Dangerous Flowers
13 May 2024
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