Mention Alfred Thoba’s name inside the mainstream art world – in all likelihood you’ll either receive a blank stare or a vague mention of the artist’s seminal 1976 Riots painting.
Archived: Alfred Thoba: Black Modernist Maverick
Major Pierneef landscape and Kentridge tree studies anchor Strauss & Co’s July Evening Sale
JOHANNESBURG – A monumental late landscape by J.H. Pierneef, Bushveld Landscape, Approaching Storm, Sabi Sands (1952), leads Strauss & Co’s July auction week in Johannesburg, on 21–22 July 2026. Estimated to fetch R5–7 million / $302 298 – 423 216, the painting headlines a strong Evening Sale of fresh-to-market modern and contemporary art. The arboreal
Archived: Chairperson’s Report 2020
2020 was a year for the ages and presented challenges at every level of our operations. Despite the ravages of a global pandemic, Strauss & Co remained committed to its vision of being an innovator and leader in the sale of modern, post-war and contemporary art, decorative arts, jewellery and fine wine.
Archived: The Madonna and Child of Soweto, a symbol of hope
One of the highlights in Strauss & Co’s April 2021 marquee auction, to be held in Cape Town from 11–13 April, is The Madonna and Child of Soweto, also known as the Black Madonna, executed in 1976 by renowned abstract painter Larry Scully.
Archived: Seminal works by Banksy and Mr Brainwash underpin Strauss & Co’s robust contemporary offering
Original works by Banksy and Mr Brainwash, two trailblazers of the disruptive street art scene, as well as an early assemblage work by Simphiwe Ndzube lead Strauss & Co’s diverse catalogue of contemporary art up for sale on 13 April.
Archived: Interview with Angus Taylor in the artist’s studio
Strauss & Co visits Angus Taylor at his studio and foundry in Pretoria to discuss two of his works from the May 2021 Virtual Live Auction: ‘Deduct No 1’ & ‘Morphic Resonance’
Archived: June 2021 Online Auction: Highlights Walkabout
Strauss & Co Johannesburg art specialists Dr Alastair Meredith, Wilhelm van Rensburg, Marion Dixon and Arisha Maharaj discuss highlights from the June 2021 Online-Only Auction.
Strauss & Co offices, 89 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Archived: Art for the Arch – Charity Auction
A host of art and experiences on auction to raise money for the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
Archived: The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and the Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cutlery
Strauss & Co will be offering the collections of Andrew Newall and Vyvyan Myerson, both long standing clients, on a dedicated Online auction taking place from 6 – 18 October, 2021.
Archived: Strauss & Co end year on a high note with Online-Only Auction – Part III
In Boksburg Advertiser | Caxton Reporter November Online Part III includes Sessions 10 – 13: Strauss & Co Staff Picks; Paintings; Decorative Arts including Furniture, Silver & Porcelain; Birds, Butterflies & Botanicals. Monday, 22 November at 8am – Tuesday, 30 November 2021 at 8pm Session 11: Paintings Olaf Bisschoff’s delightful post-modern riffs off canonical paintings in
