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Vladimir Tretchikoff – The people’s painter
He’s been called the ‘King of Kitsch’ and the art world’s cognoscenti scorned his artworks as ‘popular’ and commercial’. Few South…
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Landscapes of plenty at Strauss & Co’s upcoming online-only auction
Strauss & Co’s upcoming online-only auction offers art lovers a land(scape) of plenty – from the melancholy, whimsical impressionistic studies…
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Special artist focus on two quintessential Cape painters, Bouscharain and Laubscher
Leading auction house Strauss & Co is pleased to announce a special artist focus on two quintessential Cape painters, Bouscharain and…
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Calling mid-century modern design enthusiasts to Strauss & Co’s Cape Town October Auction
“We are delighted to present 20th and 21st century design and furniture pioneers from around the globe,” says Vanessa Phillips,…
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Bird art takes flight at online art auction
Fine art and ornithological subjects are birds of a feather in Strauss & Co’s current online-only sale. South Africa's leading auction…
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Art for the Arch – a celebration of joy and hope
To celebrate the Archbishop’s 90th birthday this year, and to raise funds for the Tutu Legacy Fund, the Foundation devised…
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Irma Stern, the star of South Africa’s modernist art scene
Today art historians consider Stern one of the most important woman artists of the 20th century and one of South…
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Celebrate spring with the Impression/Expression live virtual sale
Strauss & Co is holding a live virtual sale, ‘Impression/Expression: from Hugo Naudé to Georgina Gratrix’, on Tuesday, September 14,…
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To sell or not to sell – that is the question
Parting with a treasured artwork or family heirloom can be an emotional experience, but it can also open economic opportunities…
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The art of photography
Two transformative images, among the most famous of the 20th century, are currently up for sale on Strauss & Co's…
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Fair warning – The rise of the female auctioneer
Auction houses specialising in fine art and bespoke collector's items are employing women in important roles such as chairpersons, directors,…
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A treat for art collectors
An exceptional collection of art to be auctioned this August.
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