This November Strauss & Co presents the Harry Lits Collection of Works by the Amadlozi Group, providing a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a part of this groundbreaking art collective.
Irma Stern’s bold portrait of a modern woman presents an opportunity for collectors
Tastes regularly shift in the art world, but over the last half century Irma Stern has remained highly prized among collectors of South African art, outperforming all other artists at auction.
Archived: Seminal Painting by Irma Stern heads Strauss & Co Auction
Tiger Lilies was painted in 1932, shortly after Irma Stern’s return to Cape Town following successful exhibitions in Europe. Marking a significant break with European influence, and Stern’s determination to establish her own artistic identity and distinctive South African style, the painting is seminal in her oeuvre.
International report identifies Strauss & Co as dominant reseller of works by William Kentridge
As William Kentridge’s bumper year of global museum exhibitions engages new audiences, and ahead of sales of works by the artist at Strauss & Co in Johannesburg next week, a new international report identifies Strauss & Co as art market leader selling works by William Kentridge.
Archived: Africa’s first major Contemporary Art auction
The first major contemporary art auction on the African continent is set to take place in Cape Town when Strauss & Co presents its inaugural Contemporary Art auction on 26 February 2015 in conjunction with The Cape Town Art Fair 2015.
Strauss & Co’s sculpture-only sale explores the story of SA sculpture, from past to present
South Africa’s impressive sculpture tradition receives its due in Strauss & Co’s forthcoming live-virtual auction season in Johannesburg (3-9 November 2022), with a dedicated sculpture session titled IN/FORM: Exploring South African Sculpture.
Archived: JH Pierneefs spanning 30 years on sale at Strauss & Co
A selection of no less than 14 works by JH Pierneef, the master of the South African landscape, will be offered for sale at Strauss & Co’s 10 November auction in Johannesburg. These range from major oils to works on paper spanning over 30 years of his illustrious career.
Strauss & Co to present the first-ever sale exclusively devoted to Robert Hodgins
Strauss & Co is pleased to announce details for Three Robs: Artist, Collaborator, Friend, the first-ever sale exclusively devoted the much-loved artist, teacher and critic Robert Hodgins.
Archived: Strauss & Co withdraws its participation in the Cape Town Art Fair
It is tradition world-wide that auction houses do not actively participate in art fairs. With the special circumstances surrounding the Cape Town Art Fair planned for February 2015, it was initially felt that the active participation of an auction house by way of conducting an auction at the time of the fair would enhance the fair besides presenting an active second-tier market for contemporary South African art.
Strauss & Co heralds summer with a curated programme of Johannesburg sales
Strauss & Co is pleased to announce details of its major summer auction of art and wine in Johannesburg (3-9 November 2022).
