Kirsty Colledge
Head of Private Sales and Senior Art Specialist
Kirsty Rich Colledge is a passionate champion of painting, a dynamic medium that remains the foundation of Strauss & Co’s business. Her training as a painter has gifted her with unique insights and familiarity with the medium. Her love and knowledge of paint, in particular its tactility and varied applications, are important skills in handling top-quality paintings on a daily basis at Strauss & Co.
Kirsty received her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, with a major in painting, from the Michaelis School of Fine Art at the University of Cape Town. She then endeavoured to combine her artistic skills with those of the business world, completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management at the University of Cape Town in 2009.
Kirsty has worked in the Art Department at Strauss & Co’s Cape Town office since 2011. Whilst Kirsty is qualified to address any enquiries related to Paintings, Works on Paper, Sculpture and New Media, her primary role is Head of the Private Sales Department at Strauss & Co. She offers collectors personalised assistance and strategic guidance, and provides sellers with the discreet opportunity to relinquish works with flexibility outside the constraints of the auction environment.
