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Douglas Portway, Abstract Composition II, pastel on paper© Strauss & Co — view on Strauss & Co website ↗

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Abstract Composition II

Douglas Portway (South African, 1922–1993)

ZAR 9,380 price realized incl. premium

≈ $637≈ £488≈ €578

Hammer ZAR 8,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 9,380

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Medium
Pastel · Works on paper all pastel results →
As published: “pastel on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Pastels
Dimensions
47 by 62cm excluding frame; 59 by 73 by 4,5cm including frame
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Monarch Hotel (132)
Date
February 5, 2020
Location
South Africa
Lot
48
Estimate
ZAR 6,000 – ZAR 9,000 (≈ $408 – $611) (≈ £312 – £468) (≈ €370 – €555)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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