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May Hillhouse, The Corner Café, oil pastel and gouache on board© Strauss & Co — view on Strauss & Co website ↗

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The Corner Café

May Hillhouse (South African, 1908–2008)

ZAR 42,332 price realized incl. premium

≈ $6,144≈ £3,856≈ €4,409

Hammer ZAR 38,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 42,332

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Medium
Pastel · Works on paper all pastel results →
As published: “oil pastel and gouache on board”
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Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Gouaches
Dimensions
29 by 35,5cm excluding frame
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Important South African Paintings, Furniture, Silver and Ceramics (15)
Date
October 11, 2010
Location
South Africa
Lot
204
Estimate
ZAR 20,000 – ZAR 30,000 (≈ $2,903 – $4,354) (≈ £1,822 – £2,733) (≈ €2,083 – €3,124)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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