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.

April 2026

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Apr

The Poets Are Working
Southern Guild is pleased to present The Poets Are Working, a major group exhibition curated by Anna-Michelle Roux, and presented in in collaboration with Strauss & Co and the Kilbourn Collection. Bringing together historical works by Frederick Hutchison Page (1908–1984), Alexis Preller (1911–1975), Keith Alexander (1946–1998), and Penny Siopis alongside contemporary artists from Southern Africa,
Southern Guild, Silo 5, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

June 2026

20

Jun

Design Walkabout with Strauss & Co Specialists
Join Strauss & Co Design Specialists for a walkabout of the upcoming auctions: June Interiors: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Glass and South African Design: Past & Present.
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock Cape Town

20

Jun

Interiors, Craft & Design | A conversation with Justin van Breda
Justin van Breda (London Interior Designer, Furniture Designer and founder of Craft School South Africa) and Jill van Dugteren (Strauss & Co, Head of Decorative Arts and Design) will discuss Justin’s interesting career journey and his recent collaboration with Strauss & Co to curate the previews of our upcoming auctions: June Interiors: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

21

Jun

Sunday Art Class at Strauss & Co with Jo Voysey
Strauss & Co invites children, from 3 years old and up, to a Sunday morning of art-making with Jo Voysey, art educator and artist. This fun workshop offers young participants the chance to explore their creativity and imagination in a vibrant artistic environment.
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

21

Jun

Life Observed: A Discussion on Form and Figure
Join us for the talk Life Observed: A Discussion on Form and Figure with Senior Art Specialists Elmarie van Straten & Leigh Leyde, moderated by Jo Voysey; and preview of the upcoming auctions: Modern and Contemporary Art, and Eastern Cape Echoes: Storms River to Port Saint Johns.
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

22

Jun

Plettenberg 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, Plettenberg Bay

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22

Jun

London Art Valuations
Book an appointment with Strauss & Co Senior Art Specialist, Arisha Maharaj for an Art Valuation in London from Monday, 22 June – Friday, 26 June 2026. By appointment only. Strauss & Co on the MoveSenior Art Specialist Arisha Maharaj will be based in Munich, Germany from June to September 2026. During her time in
London

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

25

Jun

Stellenbosch 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.
Rupert Museum, Stellentia Road, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch

July 2026

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.
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

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.
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

2

Jul

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

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, Cape Town

8

Jul

Bellville Valuation Day
Strauss & Co on the Move Are you curious about the current market value of your art collection? Strauss & Co Senior Art Specialists Elmarie van Straten and Leigh Leyde will be visiting Sanlam Art Gallery in Bellville to provide expert valuations and consultations. This is a premier opportunity to have your artworks assessed by
Sanlam Art Gallery, 2 Strand Road, Bellville

8

Jul

Art Specialist Talk with Elmarie van Straten and Leigh Leyde
The Art of Collecting Strauss & Co Invities you to join Art Specialists, Elmarie van Straten and Leigh Leyde, as they present a talk on The Art of Collecting in collaboration with Sanlam Art Gallery. Elmarie and Leigh will also be on hand to provide expert, obligation-free valuations of your artworks. If you’re curious about the current
Sanlam, 2 Strand Road, Bellville, Cape Town,

8

Jul

Evening with Strauss & Co at Pierneef’s Kraal
Join us in Pretoria for drinks, canapes and a virtual walkabout with Senior Art Specialist, Wilhelm van Rensburg who will talk on: Unearthed: Contemporary South African Ceramics and The Willem Boshoff Art Collection.
Pierneef’s Kraal, 30 Knoppiesdoorn Avenue, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria

9

Jul

Franschhoek 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.
La Motte Wine Farm, R45, Franschhoek

16

Jul

Somerset West 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.
Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West

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 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

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.
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

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 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

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.
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

3

Sep

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

October 2026

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.
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

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.
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg

1

Oct

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

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 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

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 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

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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