IRMA STERN (SOUTH AFRICAN, 1894-1966)
Arum Lilies
signed and dated ‘Irma Stern 1936’ (lower left)
gouache on paper
77.5 x 57.5cm
Provenance
Sir William Clark (1876-1952) British High Commissioner to South Africa 1935-1939, purchased by him at an exhibition of Irma Stern’s work in Cape Town in 1938;
Thence by descent
Exhibited
Cape Town, Martin Melck House, 96 Strand Street, Irma Stern Exhibition of Paintings, 28th March - 8th April 1938
| Estimate: |
£20,000 - £30,000
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Hammer price:
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£18,000 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Footnote
Sir William Clark opened the 1938 Irma Stern Exhibition (see photo of exhibition invitation) and his family remained in contact with the artist for a number of years after. Stern wrote, in 1953, to Sir William's daughter, Diana, to express her 'deep sympathy' upon hearing the news of his death (see photograph of letter).
Please note the original exhibition poster and letter are not included in the sale.
Condition report
Paper has been laid down onto card.
Some very minor fine craquelure in places and some very minor small surface abrasions in places.
Otherwise in good original condition.
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