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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Lionel Abrams

South African 1931-1997

77 lots offered 61.04% sold ZAR 611 174

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Abstract Composition

19 Aug 2026
Starting at ZAR 1 500

Organic Abstract in White and Ochre

17 Aug 2026
Starting at ZAR 4 000

Untitled (Abstract in Red)

17 Aug 2026
Starting at ZAR 4 000

Untitled (Abstract in Red)

13 Jul 2026
Starting at ZAR 5 000
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Johannesburg Stamps, five

9 Feb 2026
Sold for ZAR 2 108
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Johannesburg Stamps, five

20 Oct 2025
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000

Untitled (Abstract Composition in Maroon)

17 Jun 2025
Sold for ZAR 23 450
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Five Chassdic Masters portfolio

17 Jun 2025
Sold for ZAR 2 345
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

10 Screenprints, portfolio

9 Sep 2024
Sold for ZAR 8 208
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10 Screenprints, portfolio

13 May 2024
ZAR 8 000 - 12 000

Abstract Composition

11 Mar 2024
Starting at ZAR 10 000
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Abstract Composition in Red and Pink

15 Jan 2024
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

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