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.

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ZAR 30 000 - 40 000
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Walter Battiss
South African 1906-1982
Orgy 1

signed and numbered 37/45

screenprint on paper
image size: 40 by 57cm; sheet size:45 by 64cm; 61 by 78,5 by 4cm including frame

Literature

Warren Siebrits (ed) (2016) Walter Battiss: "I invented Myself" , exhibition catalogue, Johannesburg: The Ampersand Foundation, illustrated on page 121, cat.no.1973.09 S8*.

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