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Walter Battiss, Calligraphic Forms, recto; Abstract Composition, verso, mixed media on canvas© Strauss & Co — view on Strauss & Co website ↗

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Calligraphic Forms, recto; Abstract Composition, verso

Walter Battiss (South African, 1906–1982)

ZAR 454,720 price realized incl. premium

≈ $31,235≈ £23,854≈ €26,797

Hammer ZAR 400,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 454,720

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Medium
Mixed media · Paintings all mixed media results →
As published: “mixed media on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
50 by 45.5cm
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Important South African and International Art (87)
Date
November 13, 2017
Location
South Africa
Lot
353
Estimate
ZAR 300,000 – ZAR 500,000 (≈ $20,607 – $34,345) (≈ £15,738 – £26,230) (≈ €17,679 – €29,466)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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