Strauss & Co holds five live virtual auctions annually and up to nine timed online auctions. Categories handled include: art, decorative arts, furniture, jewellery and fine wine.
Valuations
We provide valuations online, through our Strauss & Co App, or in person at our offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, by appointment. We regularly host a variety of valuation days throughout South Africa and further afield.
Valuations are provided for auction estimates, estate distribution, insurance or probate.
How to sell at auction
Please complete the online valuation form or download our app to complete the valuation form in 3-easy steps. Alternatively, please make an appointment for a face-to-face consultation with one of our specialists in the Johannesburg or Cape Town offices.
We provide estimates of the sale values likely to be achieved, based on auction precedent and recent market prices achieved at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity and provenance.
We do not buy artworks but auction them off on the seller’s behalf.
Other Sales
House sales
We manage all aspects of selling the contents of important homes and the artworks in large private collections.
Sales by private treaty
Strauss & Co can arrange the swift sale of select, high-value items privately and with complete discretion. Our specialists will coordinate the private sale or purchase at the best possible price.
Experts in their Field
Strauss & Co’s team of specialists, researchers and cataloguers are an important knowledge trust. Their accumulated expertise is essential to the successful identification, preparation and display of individual works for sale.
Art Department
Dr Alastair Meredith
Head of Department
Senior Art Specialist
Jean le Clus-Theron
Senior Art Specialist
Wilhelm van Rensburg
Senior Art Specialist & Head Curator
Kayleen Wrigley
Valuation Specialist
Ian Hunter
Senior Art Specialist
Arisha Maharaj
Art Specialist
Ann Palmer
Senior Art Specialist
Elmarie van Straten
Art Specialist
Marion Dixon
Senior Art Specialist
Decorative Arts, Design & Jewellery Department
Jill van Dugteren
Decorative Arts Coordinator
Nicky Myburgh
Cape Furniture Specialist
Kim Goeller
Jewellery Specialist
Fine Wine Department
Sarah Jordaan
Head of Department
Wine
Roland Peens
Senior Wine Specialist (Consultant)
Higgo Jacobs
Senior Wine Specialist (Consultant)
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.
