Sam Nhlengethwa; Part Time Job II; R 8 000 -12 000

Bid Now!

April ART with a focus on Working Life

Online Auction closing 22 April 2025

Strauss & Co is pleased to present the April Art auction, taking place from 11 – 22 April 2025, with bidding open over the Easter weekend. This carefully curated sale shines a spotlight on the theme “Workers in Art,” exploring powerful depictions of labourers—harvesters, farmers, miners, and more—through the eyes of renowned artists. Coinciding with this auction is the highly anticipated exhibition, “Working Life in South Africa: Gerard Sekoto & Lena Hugo” (1 April – 30 May 2025), curated by Senior Art Specialist and Head Curator Wilhelm van Rensburg. This exhibition offers deeper insight into artistic representations of work and labour throughout South African history. The online auction will feature extraordinary works by Sipho Ndlovu, Diederik During, Robert Hodgins, Sam Nlengethwa, and others, bringing diverse perspectives to the theme. Additionally, the sale includes an impressive selection of South African art from celebrated names such as Nelson Makamo, Esther Mahlangu, Guy du Toit, Noria Mabasa, Walter Battiss, and many more. Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire remarkable works that honour the spirit of workers in art. 

Join us in Johannesburg

Browse upcoming events this April

Our mailing address is:

Email: ct@straussart.co.za | Phone: +27 21 683 6560 | Address: 35 Brickfield Road Woodstock Cape Town 7925 South Africa | Email: jhb@straussart.co.za | Phone: +27 11 728 8246 | Address: 89 Central Street Houghton Johannesburg 2198 South Africa | Tax Identification Number: 43402848907