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Irma Stern, Watussi Chief's Wife (with Head Dress), charcoal© Strauss & Co — view on Strauss & Co website ↗

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Watussi Chief's Wife (with Head Dress)

Irma Stern (South African, 1894–1966)

ZAR 852,600 price realized incl. premium

≈ $63,365≈ £51,002≈ €57,282

Hammer ZAR 750,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 852,600

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Medium
Drawing (charcoal) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “charcoal”
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 1946
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
61 by 46cm excluding frame
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Important South African and International Art (76)
Date
November 7, 2016
Location
South Africa
Lot
223
Estimate
ZAR 200,000 – ZAR 300,000 (≈ $14,864 – $22,296) (≈ £11,964 – £17,946) (≈ €13,437 – €20,155)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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