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Archived: Fresh-to-market paintings by Pierneef, Preller, Sekoto and Stern to be sold during Johannesburg Auction Week

Posted on by Carla Spies

• Johannesburg Auction Week presents 247 lots with combined value of
R71 million-100 million
• Exceptional landscapes by modernists J.H. Pierneef and Moses Tladi
• High-value still lifes by Irma Stern and Alexis Preller
• Rare Kentridge prints lead specialist sale focusing on South African print studios
• Important contemporary art by Tracey Rose, Athi-Patra Ruga Billie Zangewa

Archived: Moses Tladi and Gerard Sekoto, who opened museum doors for black artists, lead an impressive offering of black moderns at Johannesburg Auction Week

Posted on by Carla Spies

• Three rare landscapes by Moses Tladi lead museum-quality offering of paintings by pioneer black moderns
• High-value lots by Peter Clarke, Dumile Feni and Gerard Sekoto
• Bronzes by Ezrom Legae and Sydney Kumalo from John and Elisabeth Bradley Collection

The Appointment of Strauss & Co’s Advisory Board Members

Posted on by Brooke Shafer

CAPE TOWN – Strauss & Co, Africa’s leading art auction house, is delighted to announce the appointment of four respected professionals – Millard Arnold, Heba El Kayal, Liesl Fichardt and Greg Maloka – to its newly constituted Advisory Board. This important consultative body broadens Strauss & Co’s intelligence network at a time of growing interest in the diverse creative expressions and artisanal traditions of Southern Africa. Its establishment further complementsStrauss & Co’s marketing and educational initiatives in key international markets.

August ART, with a focus on art from KwaZulu-Natal

Posted on by Brooke Shafer

The timed online auction includes works that range from unique ceramics, textiles and sculptures to expressive paintings. The sale highlights KwaZulu-Natal artists through a selection of works that celebrate the rich artistic heritage of the region with historically significant pieces by established artists as well as contemporary works by emerging artists. Key historical names include artists such as Nils Andersen, Christopher Tugwell, John Ferguson, and Kathleen Anderson.

August Art Month at Welgemeend

Posted on by Brooke Shafer

CAPE TOWN – Strauss & Co is pleased to announce that it will once again collaborate with art collectors and philanthropists Frank and Lizelle Kilbourn in hosting August Art Month at Welgemeend, a vibrant month-long programme of activities at Welgemeend manor house in central Cape Town. A joint initiative of the volunteer group Friends of Welgemeend and Kilbourn family, the eleventh edition of this boutique arts and culture event will run from 1–31 August 2024.