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Walter Battiss, Self-Portrait Alpha Batt 155, 1974, watercolour on paper laid down on board© Strauss & Co — view on Strauss & Co website ↗

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Self-Portrait Alpha Batt 155

Walter Battiss (South African, 1906–1982) · 1974

ZAR 346,575 price realized incl. premium

≈ $21,190≈ £15,732≈ €18,214

Hammer ZAR 300,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 346,575

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolour on paper laid down on board”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and inscribed with the title
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
40,5 by 50cm excluding frame; 75,5 by 83,5 by 5,5cm including frame
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Evening Sale (510)
Date
May 26, 2026
Location
South Africa
Lot
26
Estimate
ZAR 250,000 – ZAR 350,000 (≈ $15,285 – $21,399) (≈ £11,348 – £15,888) (≈ €13,138 – €18,394)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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