19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

Live Virtual Auction, 28 June 2022

19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art Part I
About the Session

Strauss & Co's latest live virtual sale takes place on Tuesday 28 June 2022 and includes three sessions of fine art, including a session devoted entirely to Abstract Art created in South Africa. The 308 lots available to browse, bid and buy in these curated sessions include prints, works on paper, paintings, sculptures, ceramics and books.

The first session offers Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art with a focus on Prints and Multiples, Works on Paper, Sculpture and Ceramics (lots 1 - 88).


Sold for

ZAR 7 035
Lot 5
  • Walter Battiss; Lilies
  • Walter Battiss; Lilies
  • Walter Battiss; Lilies


Lot Estimate
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 035

About this Item

South African 1906-1982
Lilies

signed, dated 1943, and inscribed "To Jack Berry with all good wishes" in ink in the top margin

linocut
image size: 14,5 by 13cm; sheet size: 24,5 by 18.5cm, unframed

Provenance

Gifted by the artist, then art master at Pretoria Boys High School, to the current owner's uncle, who matriculated in 1943.

View all Walter Battiss lots for sale in this auction


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