The Seventh Knot, a painting by Yusuf Grillo sets a new world record price at auction, selling for £403,500.
Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary African Art auction in London realized $3,611,376 with several African artists making auction record
Artworks by old masters that put South Africa on the world art map excelled at Bonhams South African Art Auction in London.
After so much excitement, Bonhams’ auction of artworks by South African artists did not disappoint. Topping the Bonhams South African Sale was Arab in Black by Irma Stern, selling for £840,000.
Irma Stern (South African, 1894-1966), Arab in Black, oil on canvas 61 x 51cm (24 x 20 1/16in). Image courtesy of Bonhams ART AUCTION: Intriguing story of Arab in Black, a portrait painting that Full Article »