Artist Database

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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Frank (Francois) van Reenen

South African 1969- 


Frank van Reenen, residing in Cape Town and graduating with a fine art degree in 1993, is celebrated for his artworks that navigate the complex interplay of childhood innocence and depravity, blending sweet whimsy with dark cruelty. His pieces exude nostalgia for an idyllic suburban world and mask uncomfortable realities beneath their shiny veneer. Influenced by his childhood toys, he engages with South Africa's unique historical context, appealing to a broader global audience with his sardonic humor. Van Reenen has exhibited globally, received awards, been a finalist in the Absa L’Atelier competition, and completed high-profile public commissions. His work resides in private and public collections worldwide and is featured in international publications.

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