Lot 111 · Perspectives on Africa
Spiritual Expectations Through Material Means
Chris Soal · bamboo, birch wood toothpicks and polyurethane sealant on board
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- Estimate
- R180,000–R240,000 hammer ≈ $9,762–$13,016
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Strauss & Co — Perspectives on Africa, Cape Town · 17 February 2025
- Dimensions
- height: 150cm; width: 130cm; depth: 14cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13346444
- Record
- first seen 4 Aug 2026 · updated 7 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Chris Soal, Spiritual Expectations Through Material Means. Strauss & Co, 17 Feb 2025, lot 111. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13346444.
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Chris Soal, Spiritual Expectations Through Material Means. Strauss & Co, 17 Feb 2025, lot 111. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13346444.
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