Ceramics

Ceramic art includes works that are expressive in form, often beyond what is utilitarian and ornamental. Strauss & Co offers works that highlight the rich tradition of various practices in Southern Africa, incorporating processes that include wheel-throwing, moulding, slip casting and hand building. From traditional pottery by the likes of Nesta Nala to contemporary ceramicists like Hylton Nel and Nico Masemola, whose work is informed by figurative elements and text, to studio-based pottery such as Linn Ware, Kalahari Ware and Rorke’s Drift artisans, Strauss & Co has established a robust market for local ceramics.


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Catalogues


Specialists

To book an appointment for a confidential valuation, please contact: art@straussart.co.za

Cape Town

Jill van Dugteren

Decorative Arts Coordinator

Johannesburg

Wilhelm van Rensburg

Senior Art Specialist & Head Curator

Regional

Ian Hunter

Senior Art Specialist


Top Selling Ceramic Artists

Esias Bosch

152 works in this Department

Browse Artist

Hylton Nel

271 works in this Department

Browse Artist

Ruan Hoffmann

174 works in this Department

Browse Artist

Pablo Picasso

14 works in this Department

Browse Artist


Past Catalogues


Buy on Auction with Strauss & Co

Strauss & Co annually holds five live virtual auctions and up to nine online-only auctions.
Categories handled include: art, decorative arts, furniture, jewellery and fine wine.


Consigning Now

feb online
Modern and Contemporary Art
Consigning works for our March 2026 Cape Town Flagship Sale focused on artists such as Irma Stern, Alexis Preller, JH Pierneef, Gerard Sekoto, George Pemba and Maggie Laubser.
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