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Kenneth Baker

South African 1931-1995 


Kenneth Baker was born in Cape Town in 1921. His father, a house painter, recognized and encouraged his son's artistic talent. Before pursuing a career as a full-time artist, Baker became a sign writer at the Cape Town Docks. This setting would serve as subject matter for some of Baker’s paintings, including fishermen and harbour scenes. His oeuvre additionally included landscapes, still lifes, and depictions of daily life for many in the Cape Flats, Bo-Kaap, and District Six. He had an expressive and compassionate style and was also greatly influenced by Gregoire Boonzaier, who later became a mentor and taught him impressionist colour theory. Baker participated in many group shows and held thirteen solo exhibitions. He was a prolific artist who often sold his works for low prices; partly as a necessity to support his family and partly to make his art more accessible to the general public.


150 lots offered      77.33% sold      ZAR 847 192
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Kenneth Baker; District Six with Lion’s Head and Mosque in the Distance
11 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 5 628
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Street Scene with Lion's Head
11 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Cape Town Street Scene
11 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 4 104
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Musicians
15 May 2023
Sold for ZAR 3 752
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Trees and Mountains in a Landscape
13 Mar 2023
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Bo-Kaap Life
28 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 5 277
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; District Six, Cape Town
28 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 5 628
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Lakeside Houses
28 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Cape Town Street Scene
29 Aug 2022
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Malay Girl
28 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 2 932
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Kenneth Baker; Boats in the Harbour
28 Jun 2022
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 
Kenneth Baker; Bo-Kaap Life
28 Jun 2022
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000