Upcoming Events

Strauss & Co hosts a diverse annual programme of auctions, advance details of which are available here. Collecting is a social experience. To this end, Strauss & Co also hosts many educational events and social-outreach drives. Diverse in format, each event is an opportunity to share, network and learn.

October 2026

16

Oct

The Future of African Art Collecting 
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Talks Programme Join us for the 1-54 Talks Programme, where Strauss & Co will host a panel exploring how African art collecting is evolving internationally, from collecting and provenance to responsible stewardship. Moderated by curator Heba El Kayal, a Strauss & Co Advisory Board member, the discussion brings together collector
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Somerset House

17

Oct

Art Club Winelands: Trees Over Time
The Evolution of Trees as Subject in South African Art with Sean O’Toole, acclaimed writer and curator This talk takes place alongside La Motte’s current Ateljee exhibition, Among the Trees, and explores the subject of trees in the work of George Pemba, Irma Stern, Wim Botha and Willem Boshoff. The talk proposes the tree as
La Motte Wine Farm, R45 Franschhoek

17

Oct

Art and Silver Specialist Walkabout
October Weekend Viewing Join Strauss & Co Specialists for a walkabout and preview of the upcoming live International Sale, Luxury Jewellery Edition (live and online), and Celebrating Silver (live and online) auctions.
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

17

Oct

Talk: Jewellery at Auction
October Weekend Viewing Join Strauss & Co Jewellery Specialist Tatiana Retzlaff for the talk, Jewellery at Auction Unlike a painting, a jewel carries a measurable value in its materials. Yet at auction, jewels regularly achieve prices far beyond that intrinsic worth. This discussion examines why. Drawing on remarkable stories from jewellery’s history, it explores the
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

18

Oct

The International Sale: Four Centuries of Art from 30 Countries, in One Room
October Weekend Viewing Join Senior Art Specialists Ian Hunter on The International Sale: Four centuries of art from 30 countries, in one room. Explore our current preview of the upcoming auctions The International Sale, Luxury Jewellery Edition (live and online), and Celebrating Silver (live and online) auctions.
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

18

Oct

Art, Silver and Jewellery Specialist Walkabout
October Weekend Viewing Join Strauss & Co Specialists for a walkabout and preview of the upcoming live International Sale, Luxury Jewellery Edition (live and online), and Celebrating Silver (live and online) auctions.
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

29

Oct

Art and Silver Valuation Day Gqeberha – Strauss & Co
Do You Know The Value of Your Collection? Join Senior Art Specialist Ian Hunter and Silver Specialist Shirley Daniels for a valuation day at the GFI gallery. We are currently sourcing consignments for our Johannesburg and Cape Town auctions.
GFI Art Gallery, 30 Park Dr, Gqeberha Central

November 2026

5

Nov

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co invites you to a First Thursdays Art Valuation Day in our Cape Town offices where we will be consigning works of Modern and Contemporary Art for our 2026 auction calendar.
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

5

Nov

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co invites you to a First Thursdays Art Valuation Day in our Johannesburg offices where we will be consigning works of Modern and Contemporary Art for our 2026 auction calendar.
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

5

Nov

First Thursday Valuation Day
Strauss & Co, in association with KZNSA and the regular Thursday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of the public with an obligation-free valuation of artworks in their collection. There is a nominal charge of R50 per item which will go to supporting the KZNSA Gallery programmes. Enquiries: bryony@straussart.co.za 
KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, Durban

6

Nov

Pretoria Valuation Day
Strauss & Co warmly invites collectors and members of the public to attend a Valuation Day, where our specialists will be available to provide expert, obligation-free valuations of artworks and silver.
Pierneef’s Kraal, 30 Knoppiesdoring Ave, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria

11

Nov

The Kanonkop Strauss & Co Auction Experience Cape Town
For one evening only in Cape Town, Kanonkop will be pouring highlights that will be going under the hammer from the first ever stand-alone Kanonkop Live Auction. Taste Kanonkop Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Paul Sauer spanning 1984-2001 ahead of the 121-lot live sale on 18 November. The wines have all been recorked by Amorim and
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

12

Nov

Mossel Bay Valuation Day
Strauss & Co invites collectors and members of the public to attend a Valuation Day, where our specialists provide expert, obligation-free valuations of artworks.
1 Market Street, Mossel Bay Central

18

Nov

The Kanonkop Strauss & Co Auction Experience Johannesburg
For one evening only in Johannesburg, Kanonkop will be pouring highlights that will be going under the hammer from the first ever stand-alone Kanonkop Live Auction. Taste Kanonkop Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Paul Sauer spanning 1984-2001 ahead of the 121-lot live sale on 18 November. The wines have all been recorked by Amorim and the
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

24

Nov

Art Club
Join us at for Art Club in Cape Town on 24 November 2026. Art Club serves as a platform for both new and seasoned art lovers and collectors to come together and engage in meaningful discussions .
Strauss & Co, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

December 2026

3

Dec

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co invites you to a First Thursdays Art Valuation Day in our Cape Town offices where we will be consigning works of Modern and Contemporary Art for our 2026 auction calendar.
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

3

Dec

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co invites you to a First Thursdays Art Valuation Day in our Johannesburg offices where we will be consigning works of Modern and Contemporary Art for our 2026 auction calendar.
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

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