Two triumphant still lifes by Irma Stern lead a strong selection of paintings by important post-war artists Walter Battiss, Christo Coetzee, Erik Laubscher and Alexis Preller on offer at Strauss & Co’s forthcoming Johannesburg sale on Monday, 20 May.
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The Luxury Edit: Designer Handbags and Accessories
Strauss & Co presents “The Luxury Edit: Designer Handbags and Accessories“, the first of its kind with the company. The timed online auction (22 September – 6th October 2025) brings together luxury goods from renowned international design houses; Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, alongside the South African design house, Lorenzi, the
Archived: Historical artists prove their staying power at Strauss & Co auction
– World record for Anton van Wouw - World record for a still life by Irma Stern - World record for a tapestry by Athi-Patra Ruga
September ART and Embodied: A Selection of Works Exploring the Figure
Strauss & Co is pleased to present a special focused sale “Embodied: A Selection of Works Exploring the Figure” (17th – 30th September 2025). The sale coincides with “September ART”, a monthly timed online sale featuring works that highlight the breadth of South African art through its curated sessions: Art Club, Paintings, Works on Paper,
Archived: Strauss & Co’s 2019 & 2018;Saturday Live 2019 & 2013; An important new addition to the SA auction calendar
Strauss & Co, South Africa’s premier art auction house, is pleased to announce Saturday Live, the first-ever live auction to be held at the company’s newly expanded premises in Houghton, Johannesburg. The first in the new series of sales takes place on Saturday 8 June at 11.00 am, and offers collectors access to a curated catalogue of mid-range artworks by established artists, including Esther Mahlangu, Sam Nhlengethwa, Deborah Bell, Peter Clarke and William Kentridge.
Tretchikoff: New Discoveries of Exceptional Beauty
The astonishing shift, over the last decade and a half, in the reputation and value of one of South Africa’s most iconic and recognisable artists, Vladimir Tretchikoff, is nothing short of remarkable. Once dismissively relegated by critics as ‘The King of Kitsch’, he is now recognised as a trailblazer who produced works that were at
Archived: First Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction set to take place in Johannesburg on 8 June 2019
Three perfect-score South African wines go under the hammer
Mid-Century Modern Furniture & Design: A Journey Through Design History
Spanning the elegance of Art Deco, the rigour of Bauhaus, and the warmth of Scandinavian minimalism, Mid-Century Modern Furniture & Design celebrates the timeless innovation of 20th-century design. Presented as a timed online auction from 4 September to 1 October 2025, this sale brings together over a hundred lots—furniture, lighting, silverware, ceramics, rugs, and glass—each echoing the
Archived: An exciting selection of contemporary art alongside ground-breaking Louis Khehla Maqhubela and Douglas Portway exhibition, & 2018 A Meeting of Minds & 2019 at RMB Turbine Art Fair (TAF) 12 & 2013; 14 July 2019
Since the inception of the RMB Turbine Art Fair (TAF) seven years ago, Strauss & Co’s leading-edge booth and its much-anticipated historical art exhibitions have been major drawcards, attracting throngs of new and established art lovers and collectors.
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône Valley, Iberia and additional finds from around the world
The September Strauss & Co fine wine auction features 6 sessions from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône Valley, Iberia and additional finds from around the world. Highlights on the Bordeaux theme include a rare Dominus Estate 1996 from the Napa Valley and Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 from Australia, along with various icon Bordeaux.
