Strauss & Co is pleased to announce its participation once again as a project sponsor of the 2022 edition of Toyota US Woordfees (10-16 October), one of South Africa’s largest multilingual arts festivals. Held annually in the bucolic wineland settlement of Stellenbosch, this year’s event marks a welcome return to in-person programming. Strauss & Co’s contribution includes an exhibition and associated programme of lectures, walkabouts and art valuations, as well as duties running a benefit auction on Saturday, 15 October 2022.
Recent Live Virtual Auction
Toyota US Woordfees Artist Benefit Auction
A charity auction facilitated by Strauss & Co
11:00am → 3:00pm Sat, 15 Oct 2022
Cape Town
Upcoming Events
Strauss & Co Exhibition: Toyota US Woordfees
Important Modern and Contemporary Art
Strauss & Co and Toyota US Woordfees presents an exhibition of highlights from the upcoming flagship Johannesburg and Cape Town Dr Matthys Strydom Family Collection auctions, taking place in November 2022
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Monday 10 October, 10am to 4pm
Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 October, 10am to 5pm
Saturday 15 October, 10am to 4pm
VENUE
Morkel Huis, 6 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
Free
Art Valuation Days: Stellenbosch
Tuesday 11 & Friday 14 October
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Thinking of Selling?
Join Strauss & Co Art Specialists for art valuations in Stellenbosch. Bring your items for confidential and obligation-free valuations by our knowledgable specialists.
VENUE
Morkel Huis, 6 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Marion: 082 775 5520 | marion@straussart.co.za
Woordfees Lecture: The Cape Country House
Monday 10 October, 10:30am
A review of artefacts that would typically be included in the Cape country house interior design
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Conducted by Vanessa Phillips, Strauss & Co Senior Consultant, Decorative Arts and Jewellery and Sophie-Louise Fröhlich, Strauss & Co Decorative Arts Specialist
VENUE
Morkel Huis, 6 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
R30 @ www.webtickets.co.za | R50 at the door
Tea and scones will be served
Woordfees Lecture – Stories on the Wall: The Dr Matthys J. Strydom Family Collection
Tuesday 11 October, 10:30am
Anecdotes about key works from the fascinating collection of the connoisseur of South African art, Dr Matthys Johannes Strydom
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Conducted by Wilhelm van Rensburg, Strauss & Co Senior Art Specialist & Head Curator
VENUE
Morkel Huis, 6 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
R30 @ www.webtickets.co.za | R50 at the door
Light lunch to be served afterwards
Woordfees Lecture: What is South African Fine Wine?
Wednesday 12 October, 10:30am
The uncomplicated difference between fine wine and everyday wine is discussed, giving insight into the South African fine wine market, while highlighting the latest trends as well as top wine producers.
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Conducted by Roland Peens, Strauss & Co Wine Specialist
VENUE
Morkel Huis, 6 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
R30 @ www.webtickets.co.za | R50 at the door
Light lunch to be served afterwards
Walkabouts: Morkelhuis, Stellenbosch
Wednesday 12 October, 3.30 to 4.30pm
Friday 14 October, 3.30 to 4.30pm
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Join Strauss & Co Art Specialists for walkabouts of Important Modern and Contemporary Art including highlights from the upcoming Strauss & Co flagship Johannesburg and Cape Town Dr Matthys Strydom Family Collection auctions, taking place in November 2022
VENUE
Morkel Huis, 6 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
Free
Woordfees Lecture: Technical Imaging in the Iziko National Gallery
Thursday 13 October, 10:30am
The focus of this presentation is the non-invasive technological documentation of 600 paintings
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Conducted by Angela Zehnder, Painting Conservator and Art Curator
VENUE
De Oude Leeskamer, c/o Drostdy Street & 182 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
R30 @ www.webtickets.co.za | R50 at the door
Tea and sandwiches to be served at Morkelhuis, 6 Ryneveld Street 6, afterwards
Woordfees Lecture: Investing in Your Art Collection
Friday 14 October, 10:30am
An introduction and practical advice on how to become an art collector, how to care for your collection and how to buy and sell
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Conducted by Leigh Leyde, Strauss & Co Art Researcher & Cataloguer
VENUE
De Oude Leeskamer, c/o Drostdy Street & 182 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
R30 @ www.webtickets.co.za | R50 at the door
Canapes to be served at Morkelhuis, 6 Ryneveld Street, afterwards
Event: Art Conversations
Thursday 13 October at 6pm
An informal conversation during a casual dinner about the many inside stories and personal anecdotes behind artists and their paintings
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Amanda Botha has a career in journalism and television spanning over several decades. Her interest is in visual arts and literature. She has published several biographies and monographs and two books on rugby personalities.
VENUE
Morkel Huis, 6 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
R300 @ www.webtickets.co.za
Event: A Soiree
Wednesday 12 October 6pm
A relaxed evening of enchanting musical entertainment, canapés and bubbly at Morkelhuis
With the charming Petrus de Beer (violin) accompanied by the popular Elna van der Merwe (piano)
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Petrus de Beer (better known as Piet) is a classical violinist who plays in various unique combinations and styles, ranging from classical music to blues and jazz. His performances are sold out more often than not.
VENUE
Morkel Huis, 6 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
R120 @ www.webtickets.co.za | R150 at the door
Event: A Soiree
Friday 14 October 6pm
An evening of enchanting musical entertainment, fine food and excellent wine at Morkelhuis
With the exciting lyrical Amanda Osorio, accompanied by the well-known Niël Rademan (piano) and Lucas Heinen (accordion)
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Amanda Osorio is a former full-time singer at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. In 2014 she won a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording, for her recording of The Tempest with the Metropolitan Opera orchestra and choir. She lives in Rome.
VENUE
Morkel Huis, 6 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
ENTRANCE
R120 @ www.webtickets.co.za | R150 at the
