Irma Stern Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1894–1966

Irma Stern works on paper have appeared at auction 137 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 115 sold, a sell-through rate of 84%. Half of the priced sales fell between $5.7kSign up free to see and $31.1kSign up free to see, with a median of $12.4kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $285kSign up free to see for Lady of the Harem at Strauss & Co in November 2018. The houses with the most results are Strauss & Co (131), Menzies (3) and Davidson Auctions (2).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   The Beechams of Zanzibar, six

   Drawing

   22,5 by 31cm; 29 by 20cm; 20 by 29cm; 32 by 22cm; 25 by 18cm; 20 by 29cm

   Strauss & Co · Nov 13, 2017 · Lot 8
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Two Arabs

   Drawing · Paper

   44,5 by 29,5cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 13, 2017 · Lot 7
   ZAR 113,680≈ $7,809≈ £5,964≈ €6,699Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Fishermen

   felt tip pen on paper · Paper

   35,5 by 50,5cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 5, 2017 · Lot 218
   ZAR 113,680≈ $8,923≈ £6,911≈ €7,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–90,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Reclining Nude

   Gouache · Paper

   50 by 63cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 5, 2017 · Lot 217
   ZAR 284,200≈ $22,307≈ £17,277≈ €19,830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Blossom Branches in a Vase

   Gouache

   48 by 62cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 5, 2017 · Lot 211
   ZAR 1,477,840≈ $115,996≈ £89,843≈ €103,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 800,000–1,200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   Flowers and Beach Landscape 1936, 1936

   Gouache · Board

   49.5 x 63.0 cm

   Menzies · Feb 9, 2017 · Lot 45
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
7. 
   Watussi Chief's Wife (with Head Dress)

   Drawing

   61 by 46cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2016 · Lot 223
   ZAR 852,600≈ $63,365≈ £51,002≈ €57,282Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   Woman Wearing a Blanket

   Watercolor

   17,5 by 22cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · May 23, 2016 · Lot 156
   ZAR 193,256≈ $12,372≈ £8,543≈ €11,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
9. 
   Group of Arabs

   Pastel

   36,5 by 31cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 9, 2015 · Lot 225
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 400,000–600,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
10. 
    Verdant Landscape

    Gouache

    35,5 by 29,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 1, 2015 · Lot 244
    ZAR 568,400≈ $46,381≈ £30,482≈ €42,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
11. 
    Watussi Woman

    Drawing

    60,5 by 45,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 1, 2015 · Lot 239
    ZAR 227,360≈ $18,553≈ £12,193≈ €16,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
12. 
    Group of Arabs

    Gouache

    37 by 27cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 1, 2015 · Lot 236
    ZAR 272,832≈ $22,263≈ £14,631≈ €20,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
13. 
    Zanzibari Street Scene

    Gouache

    63 by 50cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 1, 2015 · Lot 234
    ZAR 852,600≈ $69,572≈ £45,723≈ €63,571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 800,000–1,200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
14. 
    Figure on the Beach

    Drawing

    8 by 13cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 1, 2015 · Lot 85
    ZAR 47,746≈ $3,896≈ £2,561≈ €3,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
15. 
    Mother and Children

    Drawing

    37 by 26cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 1, 2015 · Lot 57
    ZAR 159,152≈ $12,987≈ £8,535≈ €11,867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
16. 
    Flowers and Beach Landscape 1936, 1936

    Gouache · Board

    49.5 x 63.0 cm

    Menzies · Mar 26, 2015 · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
17. 
    Spring Landscape

    Gouache

    37 by 54cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 10, 2014 · Lot 203
    ZAR 1,079,960≈ $96,365≈ £60,599≈ €77,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–600,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
18. 
    Five Robed Women

    Drawing

    23 by 30cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 30, 2014 · Lot 101
    ZAR 79,576≈ $7,517≈ £4,411≈ €5,504Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
19. 
    Woman Wearing a Headscarf

    Drawing

    56,5 by 44cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 242
    ZAR 90,944≈ $8,780≈ £5,494≈ €6,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
20. 
    Watussi King

    Drawing

    60,5 by 46cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 209
    ZAR 454,720≈ $43,899≈ £27,469≈ €32,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
21. 
    Mother Carrying Child

    Drawing · Board

    19,5 by 16,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 62
    ZAR 22,736≈ $2,195≈ £1,373≈ €1,639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
22. 
    Young Swazi Woman

    Gouache

    52,5 by 34,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2012 · Lot 195
    ZAR 1,114,000≈ $127,921≈ £80,560≈ €100,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 800,000–1,200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
23. 
    Village Scene with Palm Trees, Zanzibar

    Drawing

    51 by 36,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2012 · Lot 27
    ZAR 64,612≈ $7,419≈ £4,672≈ €5,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
24. 
    Gondolas

    Gouache · Paper

    29 by 38cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 267
    ZAR 222,800≈ $27,979≈ £17,440≈ €20,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
25. 
    Zanzibari Women in a Doorway

    Gouache

    44 by 29cm, including mount

    Strauss & Co · Sep 26, 2011 · Lot 293
    ZAR 445,600≈ $55,647≈ £35,845≈ €41,220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 160,000–180,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
26. 
    Washerwomen

    Gouache

    44 by 32cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 7, 2011 · Lot 259
    ZAR 211,660≈ $30,847≈ £18,933≈ €21,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 140,000–180,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
27. 
    Port at Isla da Tabarca

    Pastel

    36,5 by 49,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 7, 2011 · Lot 258
    ZAR 133,680≈ $19,483≈ £11,958≈ €13,888Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
28. 
    Still Life with Fruit and Flowers

    Gouache

    75,5 by 56cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 7, 2011 · Lot 235
    ZAR 1,002,600≈ $146,119≈ £89,682≈ €104,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 900,000–1,200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
29. 
    A Venetian Coastline with Boats

    Oil · Paper

    48,2 by 68cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 1, 2010 · Lot 209
    ZAR 222,800≈ $31,825≈ £19,808≈ €22,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
30. 
    Arab Woman and Child

    Pastel

    33 by 47cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 1, 2010 · Lot 202
    ZAR 122,540≈ $17,504≈ £10,894≈ €12,569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 100,000–140,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
31. 
    Watussi Dancers

    Drawing

    37 by 27,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 1, 2010 · Lot 131
    ZAR 53,472≈ $7,638≈ £4,754≈ €5,485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
32. 
    Portrait of a Man

    Drawing

    9,3 by 8,7cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 11, 2010 · Lot 167
    ZAR 21,166≈ $3,072≈ £1,928≈ €2,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
33. 
    Seated Woman

    Drawing

    31 by 25,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 11, 2010 · Lot 166
    ZAR 33,420≈ $4,851≈ £3,044≈ €3,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
34. 
    Two Indian Women

    Gouache

    22 by 16,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 11, 2010 · Lot 164
    ZAR 133,680≈ $19,402≈ £12,177≈ €13,922Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
35. 
    A Landscape with Houses

    Gouache · Paper

    46,5 by 36,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 24, 2010 · Lot 264
    ZAR 122,540≈ $15,552≈ £10,831≈ €12,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
36. 
    Two Women Carrying Pots

    Drawing

    31 by 24cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 9, 2009 · Lot 70
    ZAR 50,130≈ $4,710≈ £3,416≈ €3,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
37. 
    Gondolas, Venice Lagoon

    Gouache

    47 by 65cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 9, 2009 · Lot 69
    ZAR 222,800≈ $20,932≈ £15,184≈ €16,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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