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Irma Stern

South African 1894-1966 


After studying in Germany in the 1910s, Irma Stern was a true pioneer of modernist Expressionism in South Africa. Initially derided for her innovative style, she gained widespread recognition after the Empire Exhibition of 1936. She travelled extensively throughout Africa, searching for exotic models to paint. Her golden period is bookended by her visits to Zanzibar (in 1939 and again in 1945). She published two travelogues, Congo (1945) and Zanzibar (1948). In the 1950s and 60s she gained international recognition, participating in numerous Venice Biennales and receiving the Guggenheim Award in 1961. Stern’s joyous use of bright, expressive colour is particularly evident in her many still-life paintings.


553 lots offered      87.70% sold      ZAR 717 363 979
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Irma Stern; Portrait of a Woman
21 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 52 763
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Zanzibar Wedding Dancers
21 Jul 2024
ZAR 350 000 - 450 000
 
Irma Stern; Still Life with Irises and Anemones
25 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 3 431 250
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Three Boatmen
25 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 161 805
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Boats
25 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 175 875
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Boats
25 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 193 463
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Repose
10 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 64 488
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; The Guardian
10 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 93 800
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; African Tribeswoman
10 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 11 725
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; African Woman with Children
10 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 29 313
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Pondo Woman
10 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 7 622
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Portrait of an African Woman
10 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 35 175
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT