Lot 225 · Modern and Contemporary Art
Swan Dance I; Untitled (Abstract), two
Nkosinathi Ngulube · mixed media on card
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- Estimate
- R12,000–R16,000 hammer ≈ $632–$842
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Strauss & Co — Modern and Contemporary Art, Online · 12 February 2024
- Dimensions
- 37,5 by 37cm excluding frame; 57 by 57 by 5cm including frame
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13356222
- Record
- first seen 4 Aug 2026 · updated 9 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-13356222 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-13356222
Nkosinathi Ngulube, Swan Dance I; Untitled (Abstract), two. Strauss & Co, 12 Feb 2024, lot 225. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13356222.
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Nkosinathi Ngulube, Swan Dance I; Untitled (Abstract), two. Strauss & Co, 12 Feb 2024, lot 225. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13356222.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nkosinathi Ngulube | The Green Pastures | $1,118 | Strauss & Co, May 2018 | |
| Walter Battiss | Two Faces | Strauss & Co, Apr 2018 | ||
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| Norman Catherine | Moon Walk 2 | Strauss & Co, Sep 2018 | ||
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