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From Albert Adams to Portia Zvavahera, the Strauss & Co artist database includes every modern and contemporary artist sold at auction since 2009. Find an artist by name to explore their full auction history. Every work is listed across painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, ceramics or new media, with aggregated price data useful to collectors.

Spanning South African and international visual artists, the database features famous artists such as William Kentridge, JH Pierneef, Alexis Preller and Irma Stern, each with detailed biographies and complete auction records.



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Ardmore Ceramic Studio

South African 20th/21st Century 


Ardmore, a luxury South African brand founded by Fée Halsted in 1985, is a ceramic studio that collaborates with over 70 African artists. The brand's uniqueness stems from its strong family values and commitment to authenticity, which are embodied in the spirit of Ubuntu. The ceramic works produced by Ardmore's artists have earned recognition as modern-day collectables, with pieces featured at renowned auction houses such as Christie's, Bonhams, and Sotheby's. Their masterworks are also housed in prestigious art galleries and private collections around the world. Drawing inspiration from the artists' distinctive ceramic motifs, Ardmore Design has created a vibrant and elegant range of fabric collections for home decor, which have become highly sought after by interior designers. Our collaboration with Cole & Son has further expanded Ardmore's reach, with exquisite wallpaper ranges that capture the essence of African artistry. Additionally, Ardmore's style is reflected in our fashion collections, featuring immaculate scarves that bring the brand's signature motifs to life in wearable art. Ardmore has collaborated with the renowned French fashion house Hermès, further cementing its reputation for iconic, exquisite imagery.


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285 lots offered      44.91% sold      ZAR 1 377 048

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Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Bowl with guinea fowls and floral motif
Bowl with guinea fowls and floral motif
2 Dec 2024
Sold for ZAR 15 243
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Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Elephant Riders and Parasol
Elephant Riders and Parasol
2 Dec 2024
Sold for ZAR 35 175
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Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Artists at work
Artists at work
21 Jul 2024
Starting at ZAR 25 000
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Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Dish with mermaids and fish motif
Dish with mermaids and fish motif
21 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Benin Leopard Rider
Benin Leopard Rider
21 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 93 800
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Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Lidded vessel with elephants
Lidded vessel with elephants
21 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 58 625
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Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Animals, tree and snake candlestick
Animals, tree and snake candlestick
21 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 35 175
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Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Lidded dish with leopards and bush willow
Lidded dish with leopards and bush willow
21 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 76 213
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Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Candlesticks with lions and vervet monkeys, two
Candlesticks with lions and vervet monkeys, two
21 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 70 350
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Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Bull, cobra and floral candlesticks, two
Bull, cobra and floral candlesticks, two
21 Jul 2024
ZAR 25 000 - 35 000
 
Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Guineafowl cheese dish
Guineafowl cheese dish
21 Jul 2024
ZAR 7 000 - 10 000
 
Ardmore Ceramic Studio; Dish with handles and giraffe motif
Dish with handles and giraffe motif
21 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT