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Walter Battiss

South African · 1906–1982 · Painter, Printmaker

Walter Whall Battiss was a South African artist, also known as the creator of the "Fook Island" concept. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Walter Battiss, African Figures, 1950, oil on canvasAfrican FiguresStrauss & Co · ZAR 2,562,200≈ $294,217≈ £185,287≈ €231,031Sign up to see
  2. Walter Battiss, Rock Art Composition II, oil on boardRock Art Composition IIStrauss & Co · ZAR 2,046,240≈ $152,077≈ £122,405≈ €137,477Sign up to see
  3. Walter Battiss, Medley No. 1, oil on canvasMedley No. 1Strauss & Co · ZAR 1,250,480≈ $118,120≈ £69,315≈ €86,484Sign up to see

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  1. Walter Battiss, Four Figures, engraved wood block
    Four Figures
    Engraving · Panel
    15,5 by 20,5cm excluding frame; 27,5 by 32 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 370
    ZAR 11,725≈ $729≈ £599≈ €698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Walter Battiss, Untitled (Figures and Bird), engraved wood block
    Untitled (Figures and Bird)
    Engraving · Panel
    15,5 by 20,5cm excluding frame; 27,5 by 32 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 371
    ZAR 17,588≈ $1,094≈ £898≈ €1,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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