A prominent name in the sale of modern and contemporary design objects, Strauss & Co offers a wide range of distinctive items in various styles. This includes mid-century furniture, collectibles, and period pieces.
Our collection spans both contemporary and traditional designs and features celebrated designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Minter, Eero Saarinen, Dino Martens, and Arne Jacobsen. Each piece is selected for its craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and enduring style.
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If you are considering selling or want to know the value of artworks in your collection, we would be delighted to assist you.
To book an appointment for a confidential valuation, please contact:
ct@straussart.co.za or
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Featured Decorative Arts
Description: These are the all time highest selling lots in the category.
A Chinese bronze silver-wire figure of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
Sold for ZAR 682 800
A set of four Chinese ink and colour on paper scroll paintings, early Republic period
Sold for ZAR 432 440
A Chinese cloisonné enamel ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
Sold for ZAR 398 300
A Chinese cloisonné tripod censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Sold for ZAR 364 160
A set of ten large Chinese ink and colour on paper scroll panels, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Sold for ZAR 341 400
A Chinese carved jade figure of a small boy astride a ram, 19th century
Sold for ZAR 318 640
A gilt-bronze figure of Yellow Jambhala, Tibet, 18th/19th century
Sold for ZAR 318 304
A bronze figure of a maiden viewing a frog, late 19th/early 20th century
Sold for ZAR 295 568
Recently Sold
Description: These are the lots we recently sold in this category that achieved good prices.
Schaubach-Kunst porcelain figurine, Germany, 1950s
Sold for ZAR 3 518
Laurie Wiid van Heerden bronze tortoise shell, 2023
Sold for ZAR 23 450
Large Cape yellowwood meelkist, 19th century
Sold for ZAR 22 278
A Chinese Export lacquered and gilt wooden sewing box, late 19th/early 20th century
Sold for ZAR 4 925
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Buy on Auction with Strauss & Co
Strauss & Co annually holds five live virtual auctions and up to nine online-only auctions.
Categories handled include: art, decorative arts, furniture, jewellery and fine wine.
