Historical artists prove their staying power at Strauss & Co auction
World record for Anton van Wouw World record for a still life by Irma Stern World record for a tapestry by Athi-Patra Ruga Two pioneering artists, Irma Stern and Anton
South African photography’s lucrative turnaround
Local art collectors have wised up to the fact that photography is a worthwhile acquisition, catching up to the international appreciation of South African talent. In early 2018, Aspire
New photography and young painters shine at Strauss & Co’s Contemporary Art Sale
23 new world records 6 new South African records Highest price ever achieved in South Africa for photography Paintings dominated the top ten lots sold at Strauss & Co’s much-anticipated
Aspire Art Auctions in breakthrough year
Every month, the MD of Aspire Art Auctions, Ruarc Peffers, contributes a column on the business of collecting and investing in art. 2018 proved a momentous year for the South African fine art
The New Collectors: Investing in art and heritage
Every month, the MD of Aspire Art Auctions, Ruarc Peffers, contributes a column on the business of collecting and investing in art. So you’ve made it. You’ve hustled, and worked, and networked,
The development of value in the SA art market
Many who are tempted to begin collecting art, or who are expanding existing collections, want to know how to ’read’ the art market. When they invest money in an art
The Contemporary and the Millennial
The market for contemporary art globally is growing. The traditional strength of the art market in South Africa has been in historic and modern painting and sculpture, roughly from the
Aspire Art Auctions Sees Sustained Success In Cape Town
The latest Aspire auction in Cape Town saw strong performances in the contemporary segment and their varied and excellent sculpture offering. Aspire Art Auctions’ latest auction, on 25
Spearheading change in the SA auction market
Aspire Art Auctions brings an exciting mix of fine art to its upcoming show in Cape Town on 25 March at The Avenue, the V&A Waterfront. Headlining the
Aspire Art Auctions offers major artworks on Summer Cape Town sale
Fresh from the remarkable successes of its recent Johannesburg auction in November 2017, Aspire Art Auctions is lining up another top roster of high-quality fine art in its upcoming Summer
Aspire Art Auctions leads contemporary market with upcoming Cape Town sale
Contemporary art is an area in which Aspire has consistently led the auction market, and forms a strategic focus area for the company. On its most recent Johannesburg auction, held
Zeitz MOCAA – a platform for Africans to tell their own story
The largest contemporary art museum in Africa, and one of the most exciting cultural attractions in South Africa, has now opened its doors to the public. The Zeitz Museum of
Astounding Art at Aspire’s Auction
Aspire Art Auctions’ upcoming July sale at The Park on 7, Hyde Park Corner, offers a selection of some of the best works produced by local and international artists available
Pierneef in Paradise
Painted by JH Pierneef in 1955, the spectacular A View Across Fisherman’s Cove, Seychelles will be offered at estimates of R2,500,000 – R3,000,000 at Aspire Art Auctions’ Inaugural Cape Auction
Be Inspired by the Arts at Aspire
Aspire Art Auctions’ exclusive focus on top quality historic, modern and contemporary art reflects a deep commitment to sustaining the existing South African market, as well as expanding and developing
Half a Century of Robert Hodgins at Strauss & Co
“Very few artists command the respect and admiration of their peers in the way Robert Hodgins does, a reverence often verging on cult status.” Kendall Geers
Modern and contemporary art steals the show at Strauss & Co’s June sale
Strauss & Co’s June sale which takes place in Johannesburg on 1 June 2015 showcases many exciting works of art by South African and international artists of stature. These include