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African Head

Alexis Preller (South African, 1911–1975)

ZAR 490,160 price realized incl. premium

≈ $70,014≈ £43,577≈ €50,276

Hammer ZAR 440,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 490,160

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Medium
Mixed media · Paintings all mixed media results →
As published: “mixed media on gesso”
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 44
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
41,5 by 33,5cm excluding frame
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Important British, Continental and South African Paintings (12)
Date
November 1, 2010
Location
South Africa
Lot
185
Estimate
ZAR 220,000 – ZAR 280,000 (≈ $31,425 – $39,995) (≈ £19,559 – £24,893) (≈ €22,566 – €28,720)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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