More significant paintings from Irma Stern added to the October Auction (With images)

August 24, 2008 - Details now available from the cataloguing process....

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"Provenance Panels" to be added to this website in near future

August 18, 2008 - "Provenance Panels" will be published in the "Quick Links" section under the heading "Lot Details" (to be confirmed). Visitors to the site will find folders for upcoming and current auctions and files (panels) containing a reference image and detailed provenance of selected and featured items. Initially this will focus on paintings but will be expanded wherever applicable and of value to visitors and potential purchasers.

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Gerard Sekoto painting confirmed for October Cape Town Auction

August 17, 2008 - Test release using text and (eventually, hopefully) low resolution reference picture format

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Two further Jacob Hendrik Pierneef paintings consigned for next Cape Town auction (With images)

August 16, 2008 - Now published as further information with thumbnail images included for reference

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Barbara Lindop's speech on Gerard Sekoto prior to Johannesburg August 5th Auction

August 15, 2008 - Full transcript of the renowned author's speech delivered at a pre-sale cocktail party now published for general information regarding the artist's complex history.

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SALE RESULTS FOR 5 AUGUST SESSION 2 - PAINTINGS

August 7, 2008 - This is the second of Tuesday's live reporting sessions, this time of the keynote auction including Sekoto, Stern, Laubser and other traditional South African artists. Lots 221 to 377 were auctioned, starting at 7.00 pm on Tuesday evening, 5th August 2008

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SALE RESULTS FOR 5 AUGUST SESSION 1 (B) - PAINTINGS

August 7, 2008 - The second part of our first auction session on August 5th included lots 31 to 212. We trust this service is of value to you and look forward to your comments and suggestions.

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SALE RESULTS FOR 5 AUGUST SESSION 1 (A) - BOOKS

August 7, 2008 - This experiment in upgrading our website is now reasonably operative and we hope it helps you enjoy the action, pretty well as it happens. This particular Press Office article covers the first thirty lots of books, after which we will move on to the second section, lots 31 to 212. Immediately after the session, we will run a manual check on prices to minimise any inaccuracies. We will also convert to "hammer prices plus buyer's premium" as soon as feasible.

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SALE RESULTS FOR 6 AUGUST SESSION 4 - WATCHES, CLOCKS, FURNITURE, CERAMICS

August 6, 2008 - ...the afternoon session of Wednesday 6th August 2008, the last session of this two day, 800+ lot auction in Johannesburg. This session covers lots 641 to 880

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SALE RESULTS FOR 6 AUGUST SESSION 3 (A) - JEWELLERY

August 6, 2008 - Report compiled on Wednesday 6th August, first section of this session, commencing at 10h00 with jewels and jewellery, lots 381 to 582

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SALE RESULTS FOR 6 AUGUST SESSION 3 (B) - SILVER & ELECTROPLATE

August 6, 2008 - The second part of Wednesday morning's included Electroplate and Silver from around the globe. Lot numbers were 591 to 638

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