JOHANNESBURG – A monumental late landscape by J.H. Pierneef, Bushveld Landscape, Approaching Storm, Sabi Sands (1952), leads Strauss & Co’s July auction week in Johannesburg, on 21–22 July 2026. Estimated to fetch R5–7 million / $302 298 – 423 216, the painting headlines a strong Evening Sale of fresh-to-market modern and contemporary art. The arboreal
2020 was a year for the ages and presented challenges at every level of our operations. Despite the ravages of a global pandemic, Strauss & Co remained committed to its vision of being an innovator and leader in the sale of modern, post-war and contemporary art, decorative arts, jewellery and fine wine.
One of the highlights in Strauss & Co’s April 2021 marquee auction, to be held in Cape Town from 11–13 April, is The Madonna and Child of Soweto, also known as the Black Madonna, executed in 1976 by renowned abstract painter Larry Scully.
Original works by Banksy and Mr Brainwash, two trailblazers of the disruptive street art scene, as well as an early assemblage work by Simphiwe Ndzube lead Strauss & Co’s diverse catalogue of contemporary art up for sale on 13 April.
Strauss & Co visits Angus Taylor at his studio and foundry in Pretoria to discuss two of his works from the May 2021 Virtual Live Auction: ‘Deduct No 1’ & ‘Morphic Resonance’
Strauss & Co Johannesburg art specialists Dr Alastair Meredith, Wilhelm van Rensburg, Marion Dixon and Arisha Maharaj discuss highlights from the June 2021 Online-Only Auction.
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A host of art and experiences on auction to raise money for the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
Strauss & Co will be offering the collections of Andrew Newall and Vyvyan Myerson, both long standing clients, on a dedicated Online auction taking place from 6 – 18 October, 2021.
In Boksburg Advertiser | Caxton Reporter November Online Part III includes Sessions 10 – 13: Strauss & Co Staff Picks; Paintings; Decorative Arts including Furniture, Silver & Porcelain; Birds, Butterflies & Botanicals. Monday, 22 November at 8am – Tuesday, 30 November 2021 at 8pm Session 11: Paintings Olaf Bisschoff’s delightful post-modern riffs off canonical paintings in
In Boksburg Advertiser | Caxton Reporter November Online Part I includes Sessions 1 – 3: Works on Paper; Prints and Multiples; Books, Portfolios & Sculpture Monday, 22 November at 8am – Sunday, 28 November 2021 at 8pm Strauss & Co is closing 2021 off on a high note with their November Online-Only Auction. “The end-of-year
