Tag: Nelson Mandela

ART AUCTION, ART NEWS

Bonhams South African Sale Topped By ‘Arab in Black’

Image: Jacob Hendrik Pierneef 'Highveld Storm' is one of the works sold at the Bonhams South African Sale

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.

ART AUCTION, ART MARKET NEWS, ART NEWS, ART NEWS, BONHAMS

Painting That Helped Save Mandela Set For Auction History

Image: Irma Stern's portrait painting titled 'Arab in Black' is expected to make history at the South African Sale- Art News/ auction-

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 […]

ART & DESIGN, ART REVIEW, REVIEWS

Famous Portrait Photographer Hans Gedda Captures Intimate Moments

Image- Shows Angela Davies behind some bead curtins. It was taken by Portrait Photographer Hans Gedda, one of Sweden’s leading portrait photographers

Portrait Photographer Hans Gedda, Angela Davis, ca 1972. Cecilia Heisser/Nationalmuseum ©Hans Gedda ART REVIEW  Portrait Photographer Hans Gedda Captures Intimate Moment of […]