Strauss & Co flagship art sale features modern South African masters
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What happened
Strauss & Co held its flagship Evening Sale in Cape Town on Tuesday, September 15. The sale featured a group of works by women artists spanning South African modern and contemporary art. The featured artists included Irma Stern and Maggie Laubser, alongside works by Kate Gottgens, Georgina Gratrix, and Penny Siopis.
From thesouthafrican.com
Why it matters
The sale showcased significant pieces from the 1930s by both Irma Stern and Maggie Laubser. These artists represented a vanguard of South African painting during a transformative period for the art form.
From thesouthafrican.com
Who's involved
- Cape TownLocation of the art auction
How it developed
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Cape Town
city in the Western Cape, South Africa
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