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Alfred Palmer (1877-1951)


Vibrant still life featuring dahlias in a vase, showcasing rich reds, yellows, and whites against a dark background.
Still Life With Dahlias In A Vase

A captivating still life composition of dahlias in a vase, rendered in oil on board. The arrangement includes striking red, yellow, and white flowers, creating a lively contrast against a deep blue background. The brushwork captures the texture and vibrancy of the blooms, evoking a sense of warmth and vitality.

Vibrant oil painting depicting sunbathers in a lush garden, featuring colorful flowers and a parasol.
Sunbathers, Lugano

This lively oil on board artwork captures a serene scene of sunbathers relaxing in a vibrant garden. The composition showcases a woman seated in a chair, surrounded by blooming flowers in soft pinks and whites, while a colorful parasol adds a playful element. The use of bright colors and bold brushstrokes conveys a cheerful and tranquil atmosphere, inviting viewers to enjoy the warmth of a sunny day.

Vibrant oil painting depicting racehorses and riders splashing through waves on Durban Beach, featuring soft blues and earthy tones.
Racehorses On Durban Beach

This lively oil on board painting captures the dynamic scene of racehorses and their riders navigating the surf at Durban Beach. The composition is filled with movement, showcasing the horses partially submerged in water, with riders in bright red shorts contrasted against the soft blues of the ocean. The atmosphere is energetic and joyful, reflecting a sunny day at the beach.

Palmer, Alfred (South African, 1877 - 1951) Four Oil On Canvas Panels For Manners Mansions Jeppe Street Johannesburg 1937 Signed, Unframed And Needs Restoration Two Works 5M62Cm X 90Cm & Two Works 4M15Cm X 151Cm Alfred Palmer Is Perhaps Best Known For His Large Tempera Tondo The Bathers, Which Was Exhibited At The Royal Academy In 1925. In The Same Year Palmer Relocated From London To Durban, Where He Taught Art And Lived For 15 Years. In This Time He Travelled Through The Rural Areas Of South Africa Painting Both The Landscapes And The People He Encountered. In 1937 Palmer Was Commissioned To Paint The Murals For The Main Entrance Foyer Of The Newly Built Art Deco Skyscraper 'Manners Mansions' Which Is Situated On The Corner Of Jeppe And Joubert Streets In The Johannesburg Cbd. The Four Enormous Paintings Depict The City Of Johannesburg Before World War Ii; Clearly Industrial, With Its Iconic Tall Skyscrapers And Signature Mine Dumps. What Is Striking, However, Are The Rolling Hills And Obviously Rural Space Surrounding The City - Space Which Today Is Filled With Suburban Housing And Shopping Malls. In One Panel, Groups Of People Interact On A Grassy Hill Overlooking The Relatively Small City, Which Seems To Be Surrounded By A Grove Of Trees. In Another, The Jagged Edges Of Mine Dumps Clear In The Centre To Reveal A Similarly Harsh Skyline Beneath A Typical Highveld Sky. These Important Historical Records, Which Are Painted In Palmers Typical Fluid, Painterly Style, Were Fortunately Saved By Building Contractors In 1981 When The Manners Mansions Building Was Refurbished.

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Last 24 Months
Average Sale Price Sell-Through Rate Realized Price / Estimate
$555.07 33.33% 75.18%


Top sales

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Christie's, Hong Kong, 01/12/2009
$258 079.27/$387 118.90
Sold $544 513.00
3 630.09% of the estimate

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Canterbury Auction Galleries, United Kingdom, 15/04/1997
Sold $11 410.00


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Canterbury Auction Galleries, United Kingdom, 28/10/1997
Sold $5 678.00




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