Pre-auction exhibition
Perhaps not known to most people who have never attended an art auction before, the preview exhibition and the walkabouts and talks that take place in conjunction with it are an incredible opportunity to see an extraordinary collection of artworks that will soon disappear into private collections, of brushing up on your art knowledge and starting your own collection. All the works from the Live Auction go on display to the public at The Wanderers Club from June 1-3 (exhibition open 10:00-17:00). The exhibition programme of events includes:June 2 & 3 at 11:00 Specialist walkabout of the exhibition by Strauss & Co curators
Sat June 2 at 14:00: A family friendly viewing of the exhibition designed especially for young children (to attend the family event please RSVP to kate@straussart.co.za)
Sat June 2 at 16:00 Lecture by Dr Alastair Meredith Alexis Preller - Adapting to the Unendurable
Sun June 3 at 16:00 Lecture by Mr Wilhelm van Rensberg - South African Abstract Art
Must-see highlights of Strauss & Co's June 4 Live Auction
Among the lots expected to gain particular excitement among serious art collectors are two works by foremost landscape painter JH Pierneef, including a captivating Lowveld landscape from the northern area of the Kruger National Park that carries an estimate of between R1.5-R2.5 million. Alexis Preller also features prominently in the June auction with his painting of the mythical Greek God Poseidon (which has been held in the same private collection for decades) carrying a pre-sale estimate of between R3-R5 million, while a portrait by the popular painter Vladimir Tretchikoff (best known for his iconic Chinese Girl) of a traditional healer holding a green snake is expected to sell for between R2-R3 million.The live auction also carries a particularly strong focus on contemporary art with names like Kagiso Patrick Mautloa, Sam Nhlengethwa, Wim Botha, Clive van den Berg, Robert Hodgins, William Kentridge, Diane Victor and Penny Siopis all represented as well as celebrated international artists such as Takashi Murakami and Jeff Koons.
The live auction is held on Monday June 4 in three sessions starting at 15:00, 18:00 and 20:00. Browse the full auction catalogue online at the Strauss & Co website and email jhb@straussart.co.za or call +27 11 728 8246 for more information about the auction and how to bid.
