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Bill (William John) Davis, Female Torso, bronze, on an ebonised base© Strauss & Co — view on Strauss & Co website ↗

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Female Torso

Bill (William John) Davis (South African, 1933–2021)

ZAR 11,697 price realized incl. premium

≈ $1,698≈ £1,065≈ €1,218

Hammer ZAR 10,500 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 11,697

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Medium
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As published: “bronze, on an ebonised base”
Signed / inscribed
Signed Bill
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
height, including base: 40,5cm
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Important South African Paintings, Furniture, Silver and Ceramics (15)
Date
October 11, 2010
Location
South Africa
Lot
112
Estimate
ZAR 8,000 – ZAR 10,000 (≈ $1,161 – $1,451) (≈ £729 – £911) (≈ €833 – €1,041)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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