Decorative Arts

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Featured Decorative Arts

Description: These are the all time highest selling lots in the category.

A Chinese bronze silver-wire figure of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
A Chinese bronze silver-wire figure of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century

Sold for ZAR 682 800

A set of four Chinese ink and colour on paper scroll paintings, early Republic period
A set of four Chinese ink and colour on paper scroll paintings, early Republic period

Sold for ZAR 432 440

A Chinese cloisonné enamel ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
A Chinese cloisonné enamel ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

Sold for ZAR 398 300

A Chinese cloisonné tripod censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
A Chinese cloisonné tripod censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Sold for ZAR 364 160

A set of ten large Chinese ink and colour on paper scroll panels, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
A set of ten large Chinese ink and colour on paper scroll panels, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Sold for ZAR 341 400

A Chinese carved jade figure of a small boy astride a ram, 19th century
A Chinese carved jade figure of a small boy astride a ram, 19th century

Sold for ZAR 318 640

A gilt-bronze figure of Yellow Jambhala, Tibet, 18th/19th century
A gilt-bronze figure of Yellow Jambhala, Tibet, 18th/19th century

Sold for ZAR 318 304

A bronze figure of a maiden viewing a frog, late 19th/early 20th century
A bronze figure of a maiden viewing a frog, late 19th/early 20th century

Sold for ZAR 295 568

Recently Sold

Description: These are the lots we recently sold in this category that achieved good prices.

A Rosenthal Studio Line and Andy Warhol Grace Kelly dish
A Rosenthal Studio Line and Andy Warhol Grace Kelly dish

Sold for ZAR 21 623

A French gold-mounted ivory card case
A French gold-mounted ivory card case

Sold for ZAR 11 725

A Japanese cloisonné vase, Showa Period (1926-1989)
A Japanese cloisonné vase, Showa Period (1926-1989)

Sold for ZAR 1 290

A set of six Chinese blue and white 'Nanking Cargo' porcelain plates, circa 1750
A set of six Chinese blue and white 'Nanking Cargo' porcelain plates, circa 1750

Sold for ZAR 32 830

Current and Upcoming Auctions

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The Starcke Collection of African Art
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The Starcke Collection of African Art

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Specialists

Description: Strauss & Co’s specialists that are knowledgable in this department and can help guide clients.

Nicky Myburgh

Cape Furniture Specialist

Jill van Dugteren

Decorative Arts Coordinator

 
 

Top Selling Makers

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Kevin Collins

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Browse Artist

Noria Mabasa

1 work in this Department

Browse Artist

Catalogues

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28 Mar 2023
Cape Town Auction Week: Jewellery, Silver and Furniture
19 Sep 2022
Decorative Arts, Furniture and Jewellery
11 Oct 2021
Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
11 Apr 2021
19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Wine (Session 1)
8 Nov 2020
NORTH/SOUTH - Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Fine Wine (Session 7 - 8)

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