Dr Conrad Strauss, a distinguished businessman, philanthropist and co-founder of Strauss & Co.
Honouring the legacy of Dr Conrad Strauss
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Archived: 1970s hearthrob Tos Du Toit’s Art Collection poised to go under the hammer
Much loved Afrikaans actor, director, author, screenwriter and producer Tos Du Toit’s collection of South African art will be sold at Strauss & Co on Monday 7 November in Johannesburg.
Bidders from 20 countries bring global enthusiasm to Strauss & Co’s International Sale
CAPE TOWN – A stellar line-up of international artists, among them icons of the twentieth century like Francis Bacon, Louise Bourgeois, Marc Chagall, David Hockney and Pablo Picasso, attracted bidders from 20 countries to Strauss & Co’s annual International Sale. The two-part sale earned a combined revenue of R24.9 / $1.4 million, with 69 of the 97 lots in the Evening Sale selling (71% lot sell-through
Archived: Preller excels at Strauss & Co year end sale
The sale of rare and important paintings by Alexis Preller, some held in major collections and unseen for decades, capped a day of vigorous bidding at Strauss & Co’s summer auction in Johannesburg. This auction of important South African and international art, the last of Strauss & Co’s four annual live sales, drew a full house to the city’s illustrious Wanderers Club.
Strauss & Co Unveils Celebrating Silver: Timeless Luxury Auction
Strauss & Co is delighted to announce its upcoming timed online auction, Celebrating Silver: Timeless Luxury, running from 11 to 23 October 2024. This auction presents a remarkable selection of fine silverware that captures the elegance, artistry, and enduring appeal of silversmithing across centuries.
Archived: Top Ten Lots, 7 November 2016
Strauss & Co – Important South African and International Art – Johannesburg 7 November 2016
Strauss & Co Announces an Exceptional Spring Auction Highlighting Stunning Gems
As we revel in the warmth of spring, Strauss & Co is pleased to announce its jewellery auction, “The Fine Gem Edition,” featuring a remarkable selection of exquisite gemstone jewellery. This sale celebrates jewellery that goes beyond mere adornment, evoking a rich heritage of craftsmanship through a dialogue between human creativity and Earth’s geological processes.
Archived: A year of consolidation and growth for Strauss & Co
A year of robust auction sales at Strauss & Co has seen South Africa’s leading auction house achieve a record turnover of R218 million (a 4% increase on 2015).
Strauss & Co’s annual International Sale returns with bold works by modernist icons Chagall and Picasso
CAPE TOWN – Two works by Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso lead a worldly consignment of painting, sculpture, graphics and photography in Strauss & Co’s annual International Sale, due to be held on Tuesday, 22 October 2024. This time- and geography-spanning sale also includes various works by distinguished artists like John Baldessari, Louise Bourgeois, Henry Moore, Shirin Neshat and Mimmo Paladino from the collection of legendary Johannesburg art dealer Linda Givon.
Archived: Looking back, looking ahead: Strauss & Co 2019 bumper harvest
Strauss & Co posted a record turnover of R215 million in 2016, the highest combined income achieved by the company in a single year since its inception in 2009. While the narrative around individual sales matter, it was Strauss & Co’s capacity to achieve a sell-through rate of over 80% at its four live auctions in Johannesburg and Cape Town that contributed to its resounding performance.
