Michelle Louise Comber
Art Researcher & Cataloguer
Fine Art Department
Strauss & Co’s team of art specialists, researchers and cataloguers are an important knowledge trust. Their accumulated expertise, particularly in relation to South African art and artists, is essential to the successful identification, preparation and display of individual works for sale.
Ceramics Department
Through years of research and dedication, Strauss & Co’s team of specialists has built a strong market for local ceramics. They lead the way in curating hybrid as well as single artist collections, showcasing diverse ceramic traditions and dialogues accross Africa and the world.
Ceramic art includes works that are expressive in form, often beyond what is utilitarian and ornamental. Strauss & Co offers works that highlight the rich tradition of various practices in Southern Africa. From traditional pottery by the likes of Nesta Nala to contemporary ceramicists like Hylton Nel and Nico Masemola, whose work is informed by figurative elements and text, Strauss & Co has firmly established itself as a market leader in ceramic art.