The Wunderkammer online auction by Russell Kaplan

Auction highlights
 

A huge sale of more than 2,500 items this auction also coincides with the launch of Russell Kaplan's brand new showroom in the Bram Fischer Centre on Bram Fischer Drive. The new showroom presents a major increase in space and even more reason to make sure you get down to visit one of their pre-auction open days. With reserve prices starting from under R1,000 and stretching up into the thousands, there is something for everyone.

An excellent opportunity to acquire beautiful art and furniture, at 'entry-level' prices, the auction is packed with an incredible range of weird and wonderful treasures, from ceramics and silverware, to contemporary painting, Modernist furniture and vintage jewellery. 

Visit the showroom to view the pre-auction exhibition
 

There are more than 2,500 lots listed online. If you are in Joburg by far the best way to get a feel for what's on offer and which items you are most drawn to, we highly recommend going to visit the showroom before the sale. After you've seen all the artworks, furniture and collectibles on display in the showroom, it's remarkably easy to then go back and get stuck into the bidding online after having seen everything in the flesh.

The showroom is open for viewing: Tue and Wed from 09:30–20:00 and Thu, Fri, Sat 09:30-16:30. Book your visit online at rkauctioneers.co.za/bookings.

How to register and bid in a Russell Kaplan online auction

It is super simple to register to bid online on the  Russell Kaplan Auctioneers website at bidlive.rkauctioneers.co.za. Ahead of the live auction you can browse all the items in the auction and place pre-bids for your favourite lots.  

You can also request further images of any items you might be interested in and consult directly with the Russell Kaplan team by emailing rka@global.co.za or alexander@rkauctioneers.co.za or send a whatsapp to +27 83 675 8468 to find out more.

Auction session times 
 

The live online auction runs throughout the weekend, running through approximately 50 lots per hour. Don't forget you can also submit pre-bids beforehand. Depending on how popular an item is and where you place your pre-bid in comparison to the estimate, it is relatively straightforward to 'win' lots this way without actively taking part in live bidding).

Thursday March 11 from 13:00 
Session One (Lots 2-350) Objects of Vertu, silver, glassware, costume jewellery,porcelain and collectables 

Friday March 12
Session Two (Lots 351-661) Objects of Vertu, silver, glassware, costume jewellery, porcelain and collectables

Saturday March 13 from 09:00
Session Three (Lots 661-1199) Fine Jewellery, watches, furniture, mid-century modern and collectables

Sunday March 14 from 09:00
Session four (Lots 1200-1549) Decorative artworks

Sunday March 14 from 15:00
Session Five (lots 1550-1940) Fine art, prints and sculpture 

Monday March 15 from 09:00
Session six (Lots 2000-2688) Curiosities, decor and homeware 

Tuesday March 16 from 09:00
Session seven (Lots 2700-2740) Carpets