19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

Live Virtual Auction, 28 June 2022

In/Tangible: South African Abstract Art
About the Session

Strauss & Co's latest live virtual sale takes place on Tuesday 28 June 2022 and includes three sessions of fine art, including a session devoted entirely to Abstract Art created in South Africa. The 308 lots available to browse, bid and buy in these curated sessions include prints, works on paper, paintings, sculptures, ceramics and books.

This special focus session include prints, portfolios, works on paper, paintings, and sculptures, by local artists working in a broad array of Abstract styles (lots 201-299).

To conclude the sale, Strauss & Co is proud to support established artist Jill Trappler’s latest initiative, The Orange Art Project (OAP). OAP introduces children and youth in foster homes throughout the Western Cape to creativity, arts and crafts through a network of diverse professional artists to assist in educational and social development. Local artists and organisations such as Sam Nhlengethwa, LL Editions, Lwando Dlamini and Pat Mautloa have donated artwork to raise funds for this worthy cause (lots 302-308).


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19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art Part I
19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art Part II
In/Tangible: South African Abstract Art

Found 106 lots in session 3

Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Mel Brigg; Eternal Fire
Mel Brigg
Eternal Fire
ZAR 1 000 - 1 500
Sold for ZAR 1 173
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
 
The Brenthurst Press for The Friends of the Johannesburg Art Gallery; Johannesburg Centenary Prints, five
The Brenthurst Press for The Friends of the Johannesburg Art Gallery
Johannesburg Centenary Prints, five
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
 
Cecil Skotnes; The White Monday Disaster
Cecil Skotnes
The White Monday Disaster
ZAR 25 000 - 35 000
 
Cecil Skotnes; Baudelaire's Voyage, four prints
Cecil Skotnes
Baudelaire's Voyage, four prints
ZAR 8 000 - 12 000
Sold for ZAR 7 622
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
 
Cecil Skotnes; Abstract Figure
Cecil Skotnes
Abstract Figure
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
 
Cecil Skotnes; One World One Community: XXXII Jaycees World Congress, Johannesburg, 13-19 November 1977
Cecil Skotnes
One World One Community: XXXII Jaycees World Congress, Johannesburg, 13-19 November 1977
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
 
Cecil Skotnes; Green, Orchre and Black Totem
Cecil Skotnes
Green, Orchre and Black Totem
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
 
Cecil Skotnes; Red and Cream Totem
Cecil Skotnes
Red and Cream Totem
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
 
Cecil Skotnes; Abstract Composition in Orchre and Orange
Cecil Skotnes
Abstract Composition in Orchre and Orange
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
 
Cecil Skotnes; Composition Landscape
Cecil Skotnes
Composition Landscape
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 
Ernst de Jong; Abstract #69
Ernst de Jong
Abstract #69
ZAR 18 000 - 24 000
 
Lippy (Israel-Isaac) Lipshitz; Cape Medley Panel (Chimney Piece)
Lippy (Israel-Isaac) Lipshitz
Cape Medley Panel (Chimney Piece)
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Sold for ZAR 5 863
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT