Lot 5 · Modern and Contemporary Art
Hand Surgery- an Art Poster
Esther Mahlangu · offset lithograph on paper
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- Estimate
- R2,000–R2,500 hammer ≈ $106–$133
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Strauss & Co — Modern and Contemporary Art, Online · 10 July 2023
- Dimensions
- image size: 77 by 55cm; sheet size: 83cm by 60cm, unframed
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13360902
- Record
- first seen 4 Aug 2026 · updated 9 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-13360902 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-13360902
Esther Mahlangu, Hand Surgery- an Art Poster. Strauss & Co, 10 Jul 2023, lot 5. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13360902.
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Esther Mahlangu, Hand Surgery- an Art Poster. Strauss & Co, 10 Jul 2023, lot 5. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13360902.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Mahlangu | Hand Surgery - an Art Poster | $31 | Strauss & Co, Apr 2024 | |
| Esther Mahlangu | Hand Surgery- an Art Poster | Strauss & Co, Mar 2024 | ||
| Esther Mahlangu | Hand Surgery – An Art Poster | Strauss & Co, Feb 2024 | ||
| Esther Mahlangu | Hand Surgery- an Art | Strauss & Co, Sep 2023 | ||
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