Lot 508 · Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery
Thunder
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- Estimate
- R20,000–R30,000 hammer ≈ $1,613–$2,419
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Strauss & Co — Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery, Cape Town · 16 March 2015
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13414385
- Record
- first seen 5 Aug 2026 · updated 5 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Deborah Bell, Thunder. Strauss & Co, 16 Mar 2015, lot 508. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13414385.
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Deborah Bell, Thunder. Strauss & Co, 16 Mar 2015, lot 508. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13414385.
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From the same sale Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery · Mar 2015
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22ct gold repoussé 'makara' bangle, South Indian, 19th century | — | R20,000–R25,000 | |
| Four-stone diamond ring | — | R7,000–R9,000 | |
| Pleasance & Harper; 18ct gold half hunter keyless lever watch, Pleasa… | — | R10,000–R12,000 | |
| Gold bracelet | — | R9,000–R12,000 | |
| Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond earrings | — | R15,000–R20,000 | |
| Charles Greig; Diamond ring, Charles Greig | — | R7,000–R9,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Bell | Who Can Own You | $3,665 | Strauss & Co, Jan 2026 | |
| Deborah Bell | Crossing | Strauss & Co, Oct 2019 | ||
| Deborah Bell | Crying Pot, Crying Pots Series | Strauss & Co, Jul 2025 | ||
| Deborah Bell | Crying Pot Study | Strauss & Co, Feb 2023 | ||
| Deborah Bell | Ubu, Ma Ubu and Ma Ubu's Lover, Ubu in Africa Series | Strauss & Co, May 2026 | ||
| Deborah Bell | Ubu Potentate; Ma Ubu; Left Luggage; Salutations; The Grand | Strauss & Co, Mar 2023 | ||
| Deborah Bell | Am I Welcome Here | Strauss & Co, Nov 2025 | ||
| Deborah Bell | Forgiveness | Strauss & Co, Oct 2025 |
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.