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  • Ruth Prowse (1883-1967)
    Dec. 06, 2023

    Ruth Prowse (1883-1967)

    Est: £600 - £800

    Ruth Prowse (1883-1967) Devil’s Peak and Back, Table Mountain, Cape Town signed with initials RCP lower left oil on paper 26 x 45 cm

    Cheffins
  • Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town)
    Nov. 22, 2022

    Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town)

    Est: R70,000 - R90,000

    Ruth Prowse South African 1883-1967 Maleierbuurt, Loaderstraat, Kaapstad (Malay Quarter, Loader Street, Cape Town) signed with the artist's monogram; inscribed with the artist's name and title on a South African National Gallery label adhered to the reverse oil on board 28,5 by 19cm excluding frame; 47 by 37 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Malay Quarter
    Sep. 21, 2022

    Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Malay Quarter

    Est: R60,000 - R80,000

    Ruth Prowse South African 1883-1967 Malay Quarter signed with the artist's monogram and dated '56 oil on canvas laid down on board 39,5 by 30cm excluding frame; 52 by 40 by 5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; The Woodcutters
    Apr. 05, 2022

    Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; The Woodcutters

    Est: R40,000 - R60,000

    signed with the artist's monogram oil on board 20,5 by 26cm excluding frame; 37 by 42,5 by 5,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Wale Street
    Oct. 12, 2021

    Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Wale Street

    Est: R30,000 - R50,000

    signed with the artist's monogram and dated '31 oil on canvas 48,5 by 59,5cm excluding frame; 61 by 71,5 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; View of Table Mountain
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; View of Table Mountain

    Est: R18,000 - R24,000

    signed with the artist's monogram oil on board 24,5 by 33,5cm excluding frame; 37 by 45,5 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Mielie Harvest, S. Rhodesia
    Apr. 13, 2021

    Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Mielie Harvest, S. Rhodesia

    Est: R30,000 - R50,000

    signed with the artist's monogram and dated '45; inscribed with the title on the reverse oil on canvas laid down on card 33 by 50cm excluding frame; 68 by 51 by 2,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Hartenbosch
    Apr. 13, 2021

    Ruth Prowse; South African 1883-1967; Hartenbosch

    Est: R30,000 - R50,000

    signed with the artist's monogram; inscribed with the artist's name and the title on a South African National Gallery label adhered to the reverse oil on canvasboard 27 by 41cm excluding frame; 52 by 65,5 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse - Bloubergstrand
    Mar. 18, 2019

    Ruth Prowse - Bloubergstrand

    Est: R30,000 - R40,000

    Ruth Prowse Bloubergstrand signed with the artist's mongram oil on canvas laid down on board 27,5 by 37cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse - Table Mountain from District Six
    Mar. 18, 2019

    Ruth Prowse - Table Mountain from District Six

    Est: R80,000 - R120,000

    Ruth Prowse Table Mountain from District Six signed with the artist's monogram oil on canvas 47 by 40cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse - Fruit Packers
    Mar. 18, 2019

    Ruth Prowse - Fruit Packers

    Est: R40,000 - R60,000

    Ruth Prowse Fruit Packers signed with the artist's monogram oil on canvas 32 by 50cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse (SA 1883 - 1967) Pastel, Portrait, Signed with Initials, 55 x 39
    Feb. 17, 2019

    Ruth Prowse (SA 1883 - 1967) Pastel, Portrait, Signed with Initials, 55 x 39

    Est: R1,500 - R2,500

    Ruth Prowse (SA 1883 - 1967) Pastel, Portrait, Signed with Initials, 55 x 39

    5th Avenue Auctioneers
  • Ruth Prowse (SA 1883 - 1967) Pastel, Portrait, Signed with Initials, 55 x 39
    Feb. 17, 2019

    Ruth Prowse (SA 1883 - 1967) Pastel, Portrait, Signed with Initials, 55 x 39

    Est: R1,500 - R2,500

    Ruth Prowse (SA 1883 - 1967) Pastel, Portrait, Signed with Initials, 55 x 39

    5th Avenue Auctioneers
  • Ruth Prowse (SA 1883 - 1967) Pastel, Portrait, Signed with Initials, 55 x 39
    Feb. 17, 2019

    Ruth Prowse (SA 1883 - 1967) Pastel, Portrait, Signed with Initials, 55 x 39

    Est: R1,500 - R2,500

    Ruth Prowse (SA 1883 - 1967) Pastel, Portrait, Signed with Initials, 55 x 39

    5th Avenue Auctioneers
  • Ruth Prowse - Children in the Park
    May. 07, 2018

    Ruth Prowse - Children in the Park

    Est: R20,000 - R30,000

    Ruth Prowse Children in the Park signed with the artist's monogram oil on board 23 by 33,5cm excluding frame; 35 by 45 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse - View of False Bay
    Nov. 13, 2017

    Ruth Prowse - View of False Bay

    Est: R25,000 - R35,000

    Ruth Prowse View of False Bay signed with the artist's initals oil on canvas 23,5 by 34cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse, Cape Malay Quarter
    Oct. 30, 2017

    Ruth Prowse, Cape Malay Quarter

    Est: R20,000 - R30,000

    Ruth Prowse, Cape Malay Quarter

    Aspire Art
  • Ethel Ruth Prowse A Windy Morning, Blaawbergstrand
    Jun. 05, 2017

    Ethel Ruth Prowse A Windy Morning, Blaawbergstrand

    Est: R30,000 - R50,000

    Ethel Ruth Prowse A Windy Morning, Blaawbergstrand signed with the artist's initials; inscribed with the title on the reverse oil on board 23 by 28,5cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) A COTTAGE AT FANEHOEF inscribed with
    Feb. 21, 2017

    Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) A COTTAGE AT FANEHOEF inscribed with

    Est: R30,000 - R50,000

    Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) A COTTAGE AT FANEHOEF inscribed with the title on the reverse oil on board 30 by 22cm Ruth Prowse, the daughter of English immigrants, was one of the early students of the Cape Town Art School under the directorship of George Crossland Robinson. After this initial training she went onto study at the Slade School of Fine Art as well as the Royal Academy under the tutelage of John Singer Sargent. Upon returning to South Africa in 1908, Prowse lent the knowledge she had gained by means of teaching, and a year later, by serving on the board of the South African Society of Artists. In 1923 she was elected the keeper of the Michaelis Collection at the Old Town House. This role was to have a profound impact not only on her artistic output, but on her advocacy efforts too, in her fervent work for the preservation of historic buildings in Cape Town. Prowse’s artistic style is reminiscent of the 17th century Dutch golden age artwork with which she became so well acquainted in her work with the Michaelis Collection. Despite her role as a foundational member of the New Group, she did not introduce any sweeping stylistic innovations to the oeuvre of South African 20th century art, making her mark, instead, as a guardian of South African art interests, sitting on various important boards, including that of the National Gallery. Passionately and intimately acquainted with Cape architecture, Prowse is best known for her intricate street scenes – a fine example of which is presented in lot 760 - producing scores of views of Cape Town and its people. Her works are characterised by tonal warmth, beautifully exhibited in A Cottage at Fanehoef, Lot 761, in which one can almost feel the embrace of a hot summer’s day. Rather than sharp contrasts, Prowse’s palette is one of careful grading, with its pinky oranges and blues providing the accent notes. Her composition is sure, with shadows playing an important role, particularly in her street scenes. Her brushwork was direct, but not markedly impressionistic until fairly late in her life. She enjoyed the texture of paint, which she applied lavishly to her works. - Berman, E., Art and Artists of South Africa, A.A. Balkema, Cape Town, 1974, p 245 & 246

    Stephan Welz & Co
  • Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) CAPE TOWN STREET SCENE signed with th
    Feb. 21, 2017

    Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) CAPE TOWN STREET SCENE signed with th

    Est: R30,000 - R50,000

    Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) CAPE TOWN STREET SCENE signed with the artist monogram; signed in pencil on the reverse oil on board 28 by 22cm Ruth Prowse, the daughter of English immigrants, was one of the early students of the Cape Town Art School under the directorship of George Crossland Robinson. After this initial training she went onto study at the Slade School of Fine Art as well as the Royal Academy under the tutelage of John Singer Sargent. Upon returning to South Africa in 1908, Prowse lent the knowledge she had gained by means of teaching, and a year later, by serving on the board of the South African Society of Artists. In 1923 she was elected the keeper of the Michaelis Collection at the Old Town House. This role was to have a profound impact not only on her artistic output, but on her advocacy efforts too, in her fervent work for the preservation of historic buildings in Cape Town. Prowse’s artistic style is reminiscent of the 17th century Dutch golden age artwork with which she became so well acquainted in her work with the Michaelis Collection. Despite her role as a foundational member of the New Group, she did not introduce any sweeping stylistic innovations to the oeuvre of South African 20th century art, making her mark, instead, as a guardian of South African art interests, sitting on various important boards, including that of the National Gallery. Passionately and intimately acquainted with Cape architecture, Prowse is best known for her intricate street scenes – a fine example of which is presented in lot 760 - producing scores of views of Cape Town and its people. Her works are characterised by tonal warmth, beautifully exhibited in A Cottage at Fanehoef, Lot 761, in which one can almost feel the embrace of a hot summer’s day. Rather than sharp contrasts, Prowse’s palette is one of careful grading, with its pinky oranges and blues providing the accent notes. Her composition is sure, with shadows playing an important role, particularly in her street scenes. Her brushwork was direct, but not markedly impressionistic until fairly late in her life. She enjoyed the texture of paint, which she applied lavishly to her works. - Berman, E., Art and Artists of South Africa, A.A. Balkema, Cape Town, 1974, p 245 & 246

    Stephan Welz & Co
  • Ethel Ruth Prowse (South African 1883--1967) SEATE
    Oct. 20, 2015

    Ethel Ruth Prowse (South African 1883--1967) SEATE

    Est: R500 - R1,000

    Ethel Ruth Prowse (South African 1883--1967) SEATED FIGURE lithograph, signed and numbered 92/100 in pencil in the margin sheet size : 33 by 21cm

    Stephan Welz & Co
  • Ethel Ruth Prowse SOUTH AFRICAN 1883-1967
    Oct. 12, 2015

    Ethel Ruth Prowse SOUTH AFRICAN 1883-1967

    Est: R25,000 - R35,000

    Ethel Ruth Prowse SOUTH AFRICAN 1883-1967 Autumn Landscape signed with the artist's monogram oil on board 25 by 29,5cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ethel Ruth Prowse - Buitengracht Street, Cape Town
    Oct. 13, 2014

    Ethel Ruth Prowse - Buitengracht Street, Cape Town

    Est: R100,000 - R150,000

    Ethel Ruth Prowse Buitengracht Street, Cape Town signed with the artist's monogram and dated '16; artist's name and details on a Die Kunskamer label adhered to the reverse oil on cardboard 28,5 by 22,5cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ethel Ruth PROWSE South African 1883-1967 Hout Bay
    Mar. 17, 2014

    Ethel Ruth PROWSE South African 1883-1967 Hout Bay

    Est: R25,000 - R35,000

    Ethel Ruth PROWSE South African 1883-1967 Hout Bay signed with the artist's monogram oil on canvas laid down on board 25 by 31,5cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ethel Ruth PROWSE South African 1883-1967
    Mar. 17, 2014

    Ethel Ruth PROWSE South African 1883-1967

    Est: R15,000 - R20,000

    Ethel Ruth PROWSE South African 1883-1967 Ploughing on the Karroo signed with the artist's monogram; the backing paper inscribed with the title, the artist's name, and 'The Old Town House, Cape Town' by another hand oil on board 27 by 37,5cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ethel Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967)
    Aug. 07, 2012

    Ethel Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967)

    Est: R30,000 - R40,000

    Ethel Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) LANDSCAPE WITH TREES AND FLOWERS signed with the artist's monogram oil on board 40,5 by 60,5cm * Condition report available ILLUSTRATED

    Stephan Welz & Co
  • Ethel Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967)
    Aug. 07, 2012

    Ethel Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967)

    Est: R30,000 - R50,000

    Ethel Ruth Prowse (South African 1883-1967) CHICKENS AND WHITE WASHED COTTAGES, CAPE signed with the artist's monogram oil on board 32 by 38cm * Condition report available ILLUSTRATED

    Stephan Welz & Co
  • Ethel Ruth PROWSE South African 1883-1967 Down the
    Sep. 26, 2011

    Ethel Ruth PROWSE South African 1883-1967 Down the

    Est: R30,000 - R40,000

    Ethel Ruth PROWSE South African 1883-1967 Down the Lane, Stellenbosch signed with the artist's monogram oil on board 24 by 34cm

    Strauss & Co
  • Ruth Prowse (1883-1967), BACKVIEW OF HOUSE AT LEKKERWIJN, Oil on canvasboard; signed with initials and dated '56 lower right, 12" x 15.75" - 30.5 x 40 cm.
    Jun. 14, 2011

    Ruth Prowse (1883-1967), BACKVIEW OF HOUSE AT LEKKERWIJN, Oil on canvasboard; signed with initials and dated '56 lower right, 12" x 15.75" - 30.5 x 40 cm.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Ruth Prowse (1883-1967), South African BACKVIEW OF HOUSE AT LEKKERWIJN; Oil on canvasboard; signed with initials and dated '56 lower right 12" x 15.75" - 30.5 x 40 cm. Provenance: Family of the artist in London, England; By descent to the present owner, Toronto Note: The House at Lekkerwijn was the family residence of the Prowse family who sponsored Ruth in her painting. This scene depicts the back of the house from a view across the fields showing the landscape, indigenous trees and mountains set behind the residence. The residence is still occupied by the Prowse family today.

    Waddington's
  • Ruth Prowse (1883-1967), South African. BACKVIEW OF HOUSE AT LEKKERWIJN
    Nov. 30, 2010

    Ruth Prowse (1883-1967), South African. BACKVIEW OF HOUSE AT LEKKERWIJN

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Ruth Prowse (1883-1967), South African. BACKVIEW OF HOUSE AT LEKKERWIJN; Oil on canvasboard; signed with initials and dated '56 lower right12" x 15.75" - 30.5 x 40 cm.Provenance: Family of the artist in London, England;By descent to the present owner, TorontoNote: The House at Lekkerwijn was the family residence of the Prowse family who sponsored Ruth in her painting. This scene depicts the back of the house from a view across the fields showing the landscape, indigenous trees and mountains set behind the residence. The residence is still occupied by the Prowse family today.

    Waddington's
  • Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967) Upper Waterkant street, Cape Town
    Feb. 18, 2009

    Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967) Upper Waterkant street, Cape Town

    Est: £6,000 - £9,000

    Upper Waterkant street, Cape Town signed with monogram 'RP' (lower right) oil on board 33 x 44cm (13 x 17 5/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967) The Royal visit, 1947, Cape Town Castle 28 x 37cm (11 x 14½in)
    Feb. 17, 2009

    Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967) The Royal visit, 1947, Cape Town Castle 28 x 37cm (11 x 14½in)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    The Royal visit, 1947, Cape Town Castle signed with monogram (lower right); bears exhibition labels verso, oil on canvasboard 28 x 37cm (11 x 14½in)

    Bonhams
  • Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967) Figures at twilight 32 x 26 cm (12½ x 10¼ in.)
    Jan. 30, 2008

    Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967) Figures at twilight 32 x 26 cm (12½ x 10¼ in.)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Figures at twilight signed with monogram (lower right) oil on linen laid on board 32 x 26 cm (12½ x 10¼ in.)

    Bonhams
  • Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967)
    May. 23, 2007

    Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967)

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    Storm clouds over Calvinia, the Karoo signed with monogram l.r. oil on board 30 x 40.5 cm. (11¾ x 16 in.)

    Bonhams
  • Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967)
    May. 23, 2007

    Ruth Prowse (South African, 1883-1967)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Table Mountain from across the bay signed with monogram and dated '191?' l.r. oil on canvas 47 x 66 cm. (18½ x 26 in.)

    Bonhams
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