Commanding portrayals of women by a diverse artist list that includes Nandipha Mntambo, Alexis Preller and Irma Stern are among the highlights of Strauss & Co’s forthcoming live-virtual sale in Johannesburg.

By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor I considered myself the lucky one this week when I was invited to  go and view Strauss &Co.’s  forthcoming Impression/Expression, a  live virtual auction sale at their Johannesburg ahead of the  actual sale on September 14, 2021. But when I arrived at their Houghton Johannesburg premises, the place was a

Strauss & Co is pleased to announce details of Johannesburg Auction Week, a vibrant programme of curated sales exploring a century of change in South African art.

2021 Norval Foundation Benefit Auction

In a bold and exciting new move, leading South African auction house Strauss & Co has diversified its sales offerings by launching the Strauss & Co Shop at www.straussart.co.za

A delightful bounty of 2012 vintage wines, historical English and Cape country furniture and eye-catching portraits by South African painters offered by Strauss & Co in a trio of online-only auctions yielded excellent results.

Strauss & Co is pleased to report the successful conclusion of its first live virtual auction of decorative arts in 2022.

Collector interest in works on paper by William Kentridge, notably two early drawings from the 1980s, saw Strauss & Co post a string of solid results for this renowned artist following the conclusion of Johannesburg Auction Week, which ended on 17 May 2022.

Vintage South African red wines from the mid-20th century were in high demand at Sunday’s Strauss & Co Virtual Online auction, showcasing an ultra-rare treasure trove from the Tabernacle cellar. GS 1966 reached R43,244 per bottle while the 1968 was sold at a record price of R34,140 per bottle all including commissions. Recently, Christian Eedes awarded the GS 1968, 95 points, while the 1966 famously received 20/20 from Jancis Robinson.