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

Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 August 2022

Eastern Cape Focus
About the Session

Strauss & Co’s August online sale shines the spotlight on Eastern Cape artists. The region's struggle history, distinct landscapes, and rich indigenous culture contributed to the country's artistic and literary canon. This session features artists such as George Pemba, Penny Siopis, Norman Catherine, Brian Bradshaw, Estelle Marais, Benjamin Coutouvidis, Helen Timms, Cecil Skotnes, and Michael Hallier. The session is specially curated by senior art specialist Ian Hunter, who hails from the Eastern Cape.


Sold for

ZAR 5 863
Lot 40
  • Penny Siopis; Umtatarama One
  • Penny Siopis; Umtatarama One
  • Penny Siopis; Umtatarama One
  • Penny Siopis; Umtatarama One
  • Penny Siopis; Umtatarama One
  • Penny Siopis; Umtatarama One
  • Penny Siopis; Umtatarama One


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863

About this Item

South African 1953-
Umtatarama One
signed, dated '99, numbered 30/50, inscribed with the title in pencil and embossed with the Artists' Press Studio chop mark in the margin
colour lithograph on paper
image size: 20 by 16cm; sheet size: 31,5 by 27,5cm; 45,5 by 41,5 by 4,5cm including frame

Notes

Penny Siopis exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 1993 and at the South African Pavilion in 2013.

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