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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
19 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 222 775
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Praying Arab
19 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 18 300 000
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Figures on a Beach
19 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 4 003 125
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; A Venetian Coastline with Boats
19 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 635 388
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Visionen
12 Jun 2023
Sold for ZAR 35 175
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Figures in a Park
16 May 2023
Sold for ZAR 257 950
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Woman with White Headscarf
16 May 2023
Sold for ZAR 1 258 125
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Arum Lilies and Bananas
16 May 2023
ZAR 2 000 000 - 3 000 000
 
Irma Stern; Figures on a Beach
16 May 2023
ZAR 4 000 000 - 6 000 000
 
Irma Stern; Malay Woman
16 May 2023
Sold for ZAR 5 146 875
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Potted Caladium on a Windowsill
16 May 2023
Sold for ZAR 924 200
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Irma Stern; Still Life with Dahlias and Pumpkin
16 May 2023
Sold for ZAR 11 437 500
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT