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James Thackwray

South African 1919-1994 

James Thackwray, a Cape artist, was born in 1919. He portrayed still lifes, landscapes, as well as town and rural scenes in his artwork. Thackwray's paintings frequently featured figures engaged in their everyday lives, and he is well known for his portraiture of the inhabitants of District Six and the Bo-Kaap.

79 lots offered      56.96% sold      ZAR 487 159

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James Thackwray; Vase with Purple and White Flowers
Vase with Purple and White Flowers
13 Jul 2026
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James Thackwray; Landscape near Somerset West, Cape Town
Landscape near Somerset West, Cape Town
30 Nov 2021
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