Strauss & Co’s August online-only auction offers buyers a selection of 19th Century, Modern and Contemporary Art.
Archived: Strauss & Co’s August online sale shines the spotlight on Eastern Cape artists
August ART, with a focus on art from KwaZulu-Natal
The timed online auction includes works that range from unique ceramics, textiles and sculptures to expressive paintings. The sale highlights KwaZulu-Natal artists through a selection of works that celebrate the rich artistic heritage of the region with historically significant pieces by established artists as well as contemporary works by emerging artists. Key historical names include artists such as Nils Andersen, Christopher Tugwell, John Ferguson, and Kathleen Anderson.
Archived: Printmaking and photography under spotlight in Strauss & Co’s March sale
This March, Strauss & Co draws attention to the importance of photography as a collectable with a sale of works by internationally acclaimed proponents of the medium.
Archived: Still Life with Lilies by Irma Stern (1948)
Strauss & Co Senior Art Specialist and Head Curator Wilhelm van Rensburg discusses the beautiful oil painting by Irma Stern titled ‘Still Life with Lilies’ from the May 2021 Virtual Live Auction.
Archived: Alexis Preller: Grand Mapogga II & Mapogga Terrace
Strauss & Co Senior Art Specialist Dr Alastair Meredith discusses the Mapogga figures featured in two key works by South African artist Alexis Preller from the May 2021 Virtual Live Auction.
Archived: As global museums reappraise the legacy of Surrealism, Strauss & Co’s sale expands the debate
Strauss & Co is pleased to announce advance details of its live virtual sale in Johannesburg on 15–17 May 2022, which will include an evening session entirely devoted to Surrealism and its influence on South African art and artists.
August Art Month at Welgemeend
CAPE TOWN – Strauss & Co is pleased to announce that it will once again collaborate with art collectors and philanthropists Frank and Lizelle Kilbourn in hosting August Art Month at Welgemeend, a vibrant month-long programme of activities at Welgemeend manor house in central Cape Town. A joint initiative of the volunteer group Friends of Welgemeend and Kilbourn family, the eleventh edition of this boutique arts and culture event will run from 1–31 August 2024.
Archived: Online Auction Guest Curator: Kim Kandan, KZNSA Gallery Director
Kim Kandan, gallery director of the KZNSA Gallery in Durban is the second guest curator in the ongoing series of collaborations between Strauss & Co and key players in the South African art market.
Archived: A Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace and Champagne
Strauss & Co fine wine auctions is proud to offer one of the finest cellars ever offered in South Africa.
Archived: David Koloane: Dogs Chasing Birds & Township Dogs (2017)
Strauss & Co Art Specialist Richard ‘Specs’ Ndimande discusses two highlights from South African artist David Koloane, from the May 2021 Virtual Live Auction.
