An impressive cross-section of South African art across a variety of mediums, periods and themes makes Strauss & Co’s June ART Online Sale a great opportunity for new and seasoned collectors to diversify their collections.
JOHANNESBURG – In March 2009, when Strauss & Co held its inaugural live auction of important South African art in Johannesburg, the catalogue included two works on paper by the acclaimed contemporary artist William Kentridge. Both works found eager buyers. In the ensuing 15 years, as Kentridge’s astonishingly diverse practice has gained ever wider international
Since its establishment in 2008, Strauss & Co has become the global leader in the South African art market. With head offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and online sales that reach audiences across the globe, Strauss & Co is now expanding its regional footprint and establishing a physical presence outside of the major metropoles. Its team of specialists, now situated in multiple regions, are able to meet clients where they are.
A diverse and exciting selection of Modernist and Contemporary works including a single-owner collection makes up Strauss & Co’s May ART Online Sale, taking place from Friday 3 to Monday 13 May.
Art has long served as a vessel for articulating myths and developing narratives around important figures in various cultures throughout history. Strauss & Co’s April online-only auction of modern and contemporary art engages with a few examples of this cultural practice, with a new themed focus on Myths, Legends, Deities.
