Lot 451 · Important South African & International Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts
The Donkey Cart
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- Estimate
- R35,000–R50,000 hammer ≈ $2,637–$3,767
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Strauss & Co — Important South African & International Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts, Cape Town · 12 October 2015
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13411771
- Record
- first seen 5 Aug 2026 · updated 5 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Conrad Theys, The Donkey Cart. Strauss & Co, 12 Oct 2015, lot 451. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13411771.
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Conrad Theys, The Donkey Cart. Strauss & Co, 12 Oct 2015, lot 451. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13411771.
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From the same sale Important South African & International Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts · Oct 2015
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond, emerald, tourmaline, aquamarine and sapphire dress ring, 1960s | — | R20,000–R25,000 | |
| Chrysoprase and diamond ring | — | R4,000–R6,000 | |
| Victorian diamond brooch | — | R5,000–R7,000 | |
| Diamond single-stone pendant | — | R60,000–R62,000 | |
| Pair of sapphire and diamond earrings | — | R12,000–R15,000 | |
| Edwardian lady's sapphire and diamond cocktail watch | — | R15,000–R20,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Theys | Sinkhuisies (Shanties) | $3,270 | Strauss & Co, Mar 2022 | |
| Conrad Theys | Cottages and Trees | Strauss & Co, Apr 2018 | ||
| Conrad Theys | Kokerboom in Bloei, Namakwaland (Quiver Tree in Bloom, Namaq | Strauss & Co, Sep 2025 | ||
| Conrad Theys | Kokerbome (Quiver Trees), Namakwaland | Strauss & Co, Nov 2017 | ||
| Conrad Theys | Farm Cottages | Strauss & Co, Feb 2022 | ||
| Conrad Theys | Kokerbome | Strauss & Co, Mar 2019 | ||
| Conrad Theys | Woonbuurt | Strauss & Co, Mar 2016 | ||
| Conrad Theys | Rural Village | Strauss & Co, Jul 2026 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.