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Kenneth Baker

South African 1931-1995 


Kenneth Baker was born in Cape Town in 1921. His father, a house painter, recognized and encouraged his son's artistic talent. Before pursuing a career as a full-time artist, Baker became a sign writer at the Cape Town Docks. This setting would serve as subject matter for some of Baker’s paintings, including fishermen and harbour scenes. His oeuvre additionally included landscapes, still lifes, and depictions of daily life for many in the Cape Flats, Bo-Kaap, and District Six. He had an expressive and compassionate style and was also greatly influenced by Gregoire Boonzaier, who later became a mentor and taught him impressionist colour theory. Baker participated in many group shows and held thirteen solo exhibitions. He was a prolific artist who often sold his works for low prices; partly as a necessity to support his family and partly to make his art more accessible to the general public.


140 lots offered      76.43% sold      ZAR 784 346
 

Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Kenneth Baker; The Day's Catch
25 Apr 2022
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Returning Home
21 Feb 2022
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Party Time
21 Feb 2022
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; The End of a Long Day
21 Feb 2022
Sold for ZAR 7 035
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Bo-Kaap Street Building and Figures
21 Feb 2022
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Daisies in a Vase
30 Nov 2021
Starting at ZAR 4 000
 
Kenneth Baker; Landscape with Trees
29 Nov 2021
Sold for ZAR 2 463
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; On the Corner
27 Sep 2021
Sold for ZAR 7 035
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; A Group of Figures
27 Sep 2021
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Cape Town Street Scene
27 Sep 2021
Sold for ZAR 7 622
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Street Scene, Cape Town
11 Jul 2021
Sold for ZAR 4 925
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Malays, Chiappini Street, Cape Town
11 Jul 2021
Sold for ZAR 5 863
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

Results in green indicate post sales.