Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

Online-Only Auction, 14 - 25 April 2022

South African Art at the Venice Biennale
About the Session

This Venice Biennale-themed session in Strauss & Co's April online-only auction is timed to coincide with the launch of the 59th edition of the Venice Biennale in late April, and Strauss & Co’s sponsorship of the African Art in Venice Forum 2022 at Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal on 20 and 21 April. This session divulges the history of the Venice Biennale and South African art, as the art world converges on Venice. South Africa first became part of the Venice Biennale more than seventy years ago. The cordial relationship between Italy and South Africa over this period has nurtured international support for artists and art organisations in this country and continues to develop today.


Sold for

ZAR 26 382
Lot 107
  • Roger Ballen; Embalmed, 2011
  • Roger Ballen; Embalmed, 2011
  • Roger Ballen; Embalmed, 2011
  • Roger Ballen; Embalmed, 2011


Lot Estimate
ZAR 25 000 - 35 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 26 382

About this Item

South African 1950-
Embalmed, 2011

signed, dated 2016 and numbered 3/7 on the reverse

Epson High Density, Resin Coated Ultrachrome, HDR Pigment Ink on Hahnemühle, Photo Rag Pearl paper
49,5 by 48,5cm excluding frame; 69 by 68 by 2cm including frame

Notes

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist and dated April 2016.

Roger Ballen is one of the three artists to be showcased on the South African Pavilion during the Biennale Arte 2022, in Venice.

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