Strauss & Co presents a diverse range of photographers, highlighting the rich tradition of the medium. Our collection bridges historical and contemporary perspectives, encompassing both documentation and artistic vision. This includes genres such as conceptual photography, portraiture, and landscape. We feature work from documentary photographers like David Goldblatt and Pieter Hugo, as well as from those who challenge and subvert the medium, including Jane Alexander, Athi-Patra Ruga, and Zanele Muholi.

Consignments

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:

art@straussart.co.za

www.straussart.co.za

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Featured Photography

Recently Sold

Zanele Muholi

Bayephi III, Constitution Hill

Sold for ZAR 164 150

Zanele Muholi

Nolwazi II, Nuoro, Italy

Sold for ZAR 257 950

Pierre Crocquet

Lagos City Nigeria

Sold for ZAR 4 690

Marc Stanes

Portrait of Nelson Mandela

Sold for ZAR 18 760

Current and Upcoming Auctions

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Specialists

Cape Town

Elmarie van Straten

Art Specialist

Johannesburg

Dr Alastair Meredith

Head of Department
Senior Art Specialist

Wilhelm van Rensburg

Senior Art Specialist & Head Curator

Arisha Maharaj

Senior Art Specialist

Kayleen Wrigley

Valuation Specialist

Regional

Ian Hunter

Senior Art Specialist

Marion Dixon

Senior Art Specialist

Top Selling (Artists)

David Goldblatt

77 works in this Department

Browse Artist

Athi-Patra Ruga

10 works in this Department

Browse Artist

Zanele Muholi

18 works in this Department

Browse Artist

Pieter Hugo

41 works in this Department

Browse Artist

Catalogues

25 Jun 2024
Art Rooted in Nature: Evening Sale

28 May 2024
Evening Sale

4 Mar 2024
Day Sale: Re/Presentation of the Figure

4 Mar 2024
Evening Sale

5 Feb 2024
Curatorial Voices: African Landscapes, Past and Present

Press and Media

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Ways of Seeing: South African and International Photography

Art Rooted in Nature: A Celebration of South African Art inspired by the Natural World

Revisiting the work of South African painter Lettie Gardiner in Strauss & Co’s diverse June online ART sale

Strauss & Co expands its regional presence, offering valuations, sales & talks across the country

Reflections on how the 2024 Venice Biennale is an inflection point for change - Frank Kilbourn, Executive Chairperson, Strauss & Co

Buy on Auction with Strauss & Co

Strauss & Co annually holds five virtual live auctions and up to nine online-only auctions.
Categories handled include: art, decorative arts, furniture, jewellery and fine wine.

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Photography

Consignments

Featured Photography

Recently Sold

Current and Upcoming Auctions

'Tis the Season

November ART

Compelling Narratives