This August, Johannesburg is set to host the largest and most inspiring showcase of African and South African design on the continent. For the first time ever, Decorex Joburg, 100% Design Africa, Design Joburg and the inaugural Joburg Decor & Design Week will come together to create a vibrant display of creativity and talent, all brought to you by Samsung, Plascon, Sanlam Private Wealth and Lexus.

Strauss & Co is delighted to announce details for J. H. Pierneef: Close to Home, the third edition of its annual single-artist auction devoted to J. H. Pierneef, South Africa’s preeminent landscape painter. The live-virtual auction features 57 artworks representative of the many facets of Pierneef’s prodigious career. The auction will be held on Tuesday, 25 July 2023 at Strauss & Co’s Johannesburg auction room.

Featuring oils, caseins, watercolours, drawing, linocuts and etchings, J. H. Pierneef: Close to Home offers collectors a comprehensive survey of works by this master recorder of the South African landscape.

There is a limited-edition print catalogue as well as an e-catalogue for J. H. Pierneef: Close to Home, which provides extensive notes and commentary. The exhibition is also now open for viewing at Strauss & Co’s Johannesburg offices at 89 Central Street, Houghton.

We are proud to announce the opening of our online standalone jewellery sale, curated by Strauss & Co's newly established jewellery department. The sale is open for view online until 2pm on 24th July and offers collectors and aficionados an eclectic selection that caters to a diverse range of tastes and budgets.