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Lot 244 · South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Tribute to William Kentridge

Sam Nhlengethwa

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Estimate
R25,000–R35,000 hammer ≈ $2,078–$2,910
Result
Performance
Sale
Strauss & Co — South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery, Online · 5 February 2018
Record ID
TB-2026-13401639
Record
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Sam Nhlengethwa, Tribute to William Kentridge. Strauss & Co, 5 Feb 2018, lot 244. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13401639.

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From the same sale South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery · Feb 2018

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Victorian style 9ct gold and green stone ring, London 1971 R1,500–R2,000
Gold charm bracelet R5,500–R6,000
Pair of ruby and diamond earrings/brooch R5,500–R6,000
Pearl necklace R3,000–R4,000
Elgin National Watch Company; 14ct gold hunting cased keyless lever w… R15,000–R20,000
A George III silver two-handled sugar basin, maker's initials possibl… R2,000–R3,000

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