Ruth Prowse
African · 1883–1967
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Record prices
Cape Town HarbourStrauss & Co · ZAR 120,125≈ $7,288≈ £5,515≈ €6,397Sign up to see
Kaapse Stadstoneel (Cape Street Scene)Strauss & Co · ZAR 90,094≈ $5,268≈ £3,939≈ €4,552Sign up to see
Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town)Strauss & Co · ZAR 91,040≈ $5,268≈ £4,428≈ €5,127Sign up to see
Ruth Prowse’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
Lots sold
10
of 14 offered · 2010–2026
Sell-through
71%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | 10 | 71% | $3.5kSign up | $4.2kSign up | $7.3kSign up |
| Oil | 14 | 10 | 71% | $3.5kSign up | $4.2kSign up | $7.3kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.