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Bettie Cilliers-Barnard

South African · 1914–2010 · Painter, Printmaker

Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, DMS was a South African abstract artist, generally known for her large canvases of birds in flight. She was also the mother of well-known South African… (Wikipedia)

ZAR 318,640≈ $21,237≈ £15,678≈ €18,341Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMoeder en Kind (Mother and Child)Strauss & Co170auction results2009–2026years recorded72%sold (123)$1.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Moeder en Kind (Mother and Child) by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, oil on canvas laid down on board, sold Nov 2021Moeder en Kind (Mother and Child)Strauss & Co · ZAR 318,640≈ $21,237≈ £15,678≈ €18,341Sign up to see
  2. A Head of a Woman by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2010A Head of a WomanStrauss & Co · ZAR 144,820≈ $20,686≈ £12,875≈ €14,854Sign up to see
  3. Wash-day by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, oil on canvas, sold May 2011Wash-dayStrauss & Co · ZAR 111,400≈ $15,911≈ £9,816≈ €11,250Sign up to see

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  1. Aspiration by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2010
    Aspiration
    Oil · Canvas
    90 by 90cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 228
    ZAR 42,332≈ $6,144≈ £3,856≈ €4,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Abstract by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2010
    Abstract
    Oil · Canvas
    90 by 90cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 229
    ZAR 31,192≈ $4,527≈ £2,841≈ €3,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Abstract in Pink by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2009
    Abstract in Pink
    Oil · Canvas
    120,5 by 120cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 31
    ZAR 53,472≈ $7,049≈ £4,297≈ €4,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. The Dreamer by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, 1978, acrylic and mixed media on paper laid down on board, offered Sep 2026
    The Dreamer, 1978
    Acrylic · Paper
    34,5 by 47cm excluding frame; 67,5 by 81,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 841
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–22,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Besinning, Beweging (Reflection, Movement) by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, 1989, oil on canvas, offered Jul 2026
    Besinning, Beweging (Reflection, Movement), 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    120 by 120cm excluding frame; 141 by 140,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 247
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Fugal Rhythms by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, 1985, oil on stretched canvases adhered to board, offered Jul 2026
    Fugal Rhythms, 1985
    Oil · Canvas
    122,5 by 122,5cm excluding frame; 137 by 137 by 5,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 248
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Dawn of Change by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, 1983, oil on canvas, offered May 2026
    Dawn of Change, 1983
    Oil · Canvas
    151 by 150cm excluding frame; 163 by 163 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 84
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Figures by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, 1976, mixed media with ink on paper, offered Apr 2026
    Figures, 1976
    Mixed media · Paper
    64 by 50cm excluding frame; 89 by 74,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 217
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Yellow Calla Lilies by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, oil on canvas laid down on board, offered Apr 2026
    Yellow Calla Lilies
    Oil · Canvas
    39 by 49,5cm excluding frame; 53 by 63 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 53
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Emblem by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, 1970, oil on canvas, offered Feb 2026
    Emblem, 1970
    Oil · Canvas
    75 by 60cm excluding frame; 80 by 64 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 114
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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About Bettie Cilliers-Barnard

Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, DMS was a South African abstract artist, generally known for her large canvases of birds in flight. She was also the mother of well-known South African actress, Jana Cilliers.

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