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Johan Steyn, The Messenger, 2023, bronze with a black patina on a metal base© Strauss & Co — view on Strauss & Co website ↗

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The Messenger

Johan Steyn (South African, b. 1968) · 2023

ZAR 46,900 price realized incl. premium

≈ $2,489≈ £2,022≈ €2,344

Hammer ZAR 40,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 46,900

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Medium
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As published: “bronze with a black patina on a metal base”
Support
Other support
Edition
1/8
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 1/8
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
height: 56cm excluding base; 86cm including base; width: 33,5cm; depth: 30cm
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Woordfees Benefit Auction (285)
Date
October 12, 2023
Location
South Africa
Lot
86
Estimate
ZAR 40,000 – ZAR 60,000 (≈ $2,123 – $3,184) (≈ £1,724 – £2,587) (≈ €1,999 – €2,999)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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