Ruth Prowse

Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town)

About the Session

Matthys Strydom was a true connoisseur of South African art. As director of the well-known Strydom Gallery in George for more than 30 years, he was responsible for the selection of a wide variety of prime art works from all over the country for the annual exhibitions. The Dr Matthys Johannes Strydom Family Collection offered by Strauss & Co gives collectors and art lovers the chance to become part of this great selection from the art history of our country.


Sold For

ZAR 91 040
Lot 252
  • Ruth Prowse; Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town)
  • Ruth Prowse; Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town)
  • Ruth Prowse; Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town)

LOT 252

Ruth Prowse

Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town)
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 70 000 - 90 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 91 040
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

South African 1883-1967
Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town)

signed with the artist's monogram; inscribed with the artist's name and title on a South African National Gallery label adhered to the reverse

oil on board
28,5 by 19cm excluding frame; 47 by 37 by 4cm including frame

Provenance

Basil Trakman, Camps Bay.

Stephan Welz & Co in Association with Sotheby's, 3 November 1976, lot 77.

Dr Matthys Johannes Strydom Family Collection.

Exhibited

South African National Gallery, Cape Town, Memorial Exhibition, 1966.

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