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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; Arab
18 Mar 2019
Sold for ZAR 20 484 000
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; The Mauve Sari
18 Mar 2019
Sold for ZAR 14 794 000
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Saint
4 Mar 2019
Sold for ZAR 19 933
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Seated Woman
4 Mar 2019
Sold for ZAR 15 243
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Seated Nude
4 Mar 2019
Sold for ZAR 25 795
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Head of a Woman
19 Nov 2018
Sold for ZAR 9 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Seated Woman
19 Nov 2018
Sold for ZAR 10 553
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Girl with Jug
19 Nov 2018
Sold for ZAR 9 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Two Figures
19 Nov 2018
Sold for ZAR 52 763
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Five Harvesters
12 Nov 2018
Sold for ZAR 125 180
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Washer Women
12 Nov 2018
Sold for ZAR 68 280
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Mother and Child
12 Nov 2018
Sold for ZAR 56 900
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT