Lot 43 · Modern and Contemporary Art
Portrait of a Man with a Mustache
Emily Isabel Fern · oil on canvas laid down on board
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- Estimate
- R6,000–R8,000 hammer ≈ $329–$438
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Strauss & Co — Modern and Contemporary Art, Online · 11 April 2023
- Dimensions
- 46 by 37cm excluding frame; 53 by 44 by 5cm including frame
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13362876
- Record
- first seen 4 Aug 2026 · updated 10 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-13362876 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-13362876
Emily Isabel Fern, Portrait of a Man with a Mustache. Strauss & Co, 11 Apr 2023, lot 43. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13362876.
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Emily Isabel Fern, Portrait of a Man with a Mustache. Strauss & Co, 11 Apr 2023, lot 43. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13362876.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Isabel Fern | Portrait of Man | $484 | Strauss & Co, Oct 2023 | |
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