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The Traditional Lovers

Helen Sebidi (South African, b. 1943)

ZAR 250,096 price realized incl. premium

≈ $17,179≈ £13,120≈ €14,738

Hammer ZAR 220,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 250,096

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
115,5 by 66,5cm, unframed
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Important South African and International Art (87)
Date
November 13, 2017
Location
South Africa
Lot
377
Estimate
ZAR 150,000 – ZAR 200,000 (≈ $10,304 – $13,738) (≈ £7,869 – £10,492) (≈ €8,840 – €11,786)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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