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.

February 2026

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Feb

Faces of Cape Town: Portraits by Irma Stern
Strauss & Co is honoured to be hosting a capsule exhibition of a selection of works from the Irma Trust Collection, Faces of Cape Town: Portraits by Irma Stern. Faces of Cape Town is presented as a companion to The Berlin Years, the opening exhibition in the major new series Irma Stern: A life of
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

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Feb

Peter Eastman: Beira Paintings
Strauss & Co and Suburbia Contemporary present Peter Eastman: Beira Paintings, a series of artworks that explore the tension between invisibility and revelation. Inspired by the enigmatic Scottish landscapes, these dark, layered canvases invite viewers to contemplate the powerful, dramatic force of light as it emerges from the depths. The Beira Paintings Exhibition by Peter Eastman presents
Strauss & Co 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

18

Feb

The ARAK Collection
Book Launch and Artist Talk with Rudolf Seibeb Please join us for the launch of ten new ARAK Collection publications: nine books produced through the ARAK Curatorial Fellowship and Rudolf Seibeb: Portraits of the Common, a publication by the ARAK Collection on the life and practice of the Namibian artist, followed by an artist talk
UVU Africa, 2nd floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

20

Feb

Strauss & Co | ICTAF Talk Series: The South African Secondary Market vs The World
Join Strauss & Co Director, Art Department Head, Senior Art Specialist and Senior Auctioneer Dr Alastair Meredith for a talk exploring how the South African market created its own stars, trends, records and idiosyncrasies. For decades, the South African secondary market developed and evolved in relative isolation. Driven by an admittedly small but knowledgeable group
Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), 1 Lower Long Street

20

Feb

Strauss & Co | ICTAF Talk Series: Collecting for Life​
Join writer, editor and curator Sean O’Toole as he facilitates a panel discussion with esteemed collectors Frank Kilbourn​, Herman Steyn​, Teresa Raposo and Michael Silver​. How do art collectors approach issues like sustainability, longevity and impact when it comes to the deep future? What are the complexities of creating lasting legacies? How does an art
Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), 1 Lower Long Street

20

Feb

Strauss & Co | ICTAF Talk Series: Legacy in Motion – The Impact of Modern Art on Today’s Artists
Join Strauss & Co Senior Art Specialist & Head Curator, Wilhelm van Rensburg for a talk considering how contemporary artists have been inspired and influenced by Modernism. Criticism of the stature of Contemporary African Art in art history has led to a renewed interest in the antecedents of today’s art, especially in Black Modernism. The
Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), 1 Lower Long Street

21

Feb

Live Auction: Hair Matters
Strauss & Co invites you to join us for bubbly and snacks before the upcoming auction Hair Matters: A Selection of Works from the Georgina Jaffee Collection. Pre-Auction bubbly and snacks | 3 – 4pm Auction | 4 – 6pm Also on View | Exhibitions Faces of Cape Town: Portraits by Irma Stern a capsule
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

21

Feb

Live Auction: Portway to Cohen
Strauss & Co invites you to join us for bubbly and snacks before the upcoming auction Portway to Cohen: A Collector’s Legacy and Other Properties. Pre-Auction bubbly and snacks | 5 – 6pm Auction | 6pm onwards Also on View | Exhibitions Faces of Cape Town: Portraits by Irma Stern a capsule exhibition of works
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

March 2026

3

Mar

Art Club
Join us at for Art Club in Cape Town on 3 March 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

5

Mar

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 2025 auction calendar. Thursday, 5 March9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

5

Mar

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. Thursday, 5 March9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

17

Mar

Gqeberha 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.
The Club on 12 Bird Street, Gqeberha

18

Mar

Gqeberha 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.
30 Park Drive Street George's Park Gqeberha

April 2026

1

Apr

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.
Pierneef’s Kraal, 30 Knoppiesdoring Avenue, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria

2

Apr

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 2025 auction calendar. Thursday, 2 April9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

2

Apr

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. Thursday, 2 April9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

14

Apr

Art Club
Join us at for Art Club in Johannesburg on 14 April 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, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

May 2026

5

May

Art Club
Join us at for Art Club in Cape Town on 5 May 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

7

May

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 2025 auction calendar. Thursday, 7 May9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

7

May

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Thursday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your 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

7

May

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. Thursday, 7 May9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

June 2026

2

Jun

Art Club
Join us at for Art Club in Johannesburg on 2 June 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, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

4

Jun

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Thursday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your 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

4

Jun

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. Thursday, 4 June9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

4

Jun

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 2025 auction calendar. Thursday, 4 June9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

5

Jun

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.
Pierneef’s Kraal, 30 Knoppiesdoring Avenue, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria

22

Jun

Plettenburg 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 and silver.
40 Church Street, Plettenburg Bay

25

Jun

Gqeberha 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.
GFI Art Gallery, 30 Park Drive, Gqeberha

July 2026

2

Jul

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Thursday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your 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

2

Jul

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 2025 auction calendar. Thursday, 2 July 9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

2

Jul

First Thursday 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. Thursday, 2 July9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

7

Jul

Art Club
Join us at for Art Club in Cape Town on 7 July 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

August 2026

4

Aug

Art Club
Join us at for Art Club in Johannesburg on 4 August 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, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

6

Aug

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 2025 auction calendar. Thursday, 6 August9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

6

Aug

First Thursday 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. Thursday, 6 August9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

6

Aug

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Thursday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your 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

7

Aug

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.
Pierneef’s Kraal, 30 Knoppiesdoring Ave, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria

September 2026

1

Sep

Art Club
Join us at for Art Club in Cape Town on 1 September 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

3

Sep

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 2025 auction calendar. Thursday, 3 September9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

3

Sep

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Thursday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your 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

3

Sep

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. Thursday, 3 September9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

October 2026

1

Oct

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. Thursday, 1 October9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

1

Oct

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. Thursday, 1 October9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

1

Oct

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Thursday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your 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

2

Oct

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.
Pierneef’s Kraal, 30 Knoppiesdoring Avenue, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria

6

Oct

Art Club
Join us at for Art Club in Johannesburg on 6 October 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, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

November 2026

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. Thursday, 5 November9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

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. Thursday, 5 November9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

5

Nov

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Thursday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your 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

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

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 Johannesburg offices where we will be consigning works of Modern and Contemporary Art for our 2026 auction calendar. Thursday, 3 December9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

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. Thursday, 3 December 9 am – 4 pm Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

3

Dec

First Thursday Art Valuation Day
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Thursday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your 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

4

Dec

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

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