Artists

From Albert Adams to Portia Zvavahera, Strauss & Co maintains a detailed database of every artist sold at auction since 2009. Whether it is painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, ceramics or new media, this searchable database lists by artist every lot offered and provides aggregated data useful to collectors. Famous South African artists like William Kentridge, JH Pierneef, Alexis Preller and Irma Stern are introduced with helpful biographies along with the best contemporary artists.



Value your Art?Do you know the value of your Art?

Gert Swart

South African 1952- 


Gert Swart, born in Durban, is widely regarded as one of the finest sculptors from KwaZulu-Natal. He studied Fine Art at the Durban Art School between 1982 and 1983 and was mentored by well-known artists Andries Botha, Jeremy Wafer and Clive van den Berg.

Swart does not have a preference for a particular medium and has produced work in stone, marble, metal and wood, and has cast numerous works in bronze. His most recent work has been in wood, combining wooden constructions with intricate wooden carving.

Swart has been awarded a number of high-profile commissions, including the Isandlwana monument to the Zulu Fallen, The Nkosi Albert Luthuli Monument in KwaDukuza, The ESSA cross for the Sisters of the Precious Blood at Marianhill Convent, and a lectern for the Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery, amongst others.

Swart’s sculpture can be found in most of the prominent public collections in the country, including Oliewenhuis Art Gallery, Pretoria Art Gallery, the Tatham Art Gallery and Botswana National Gallery. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and has held a number of solo exhibitions, the most notable of which was Contemplations, an extensive exhibition held at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg in 1997.


3 lots offered      0.00% sold      -
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Gert Swart; Isandlwana Memorial Maquette
12 Aug 2024
Starting at ZAR 5 000
Make an Offer
Gert Swart; Headrest II
12 Aug 2024
Starting at ZAR 8 000
Make an Offer
Gert Swart; Headrest I
12 Aug 2024
Starting at ZAR 8 000
Make an Offer