Strauss & co - 13 November 2017, Johannesburg

15 Barloworld, founded in 1902, is a leading distributor of global brands, and one of South Africa’s oldest companies with a 115year old history. In 1972, some 45 years ago, the Barlow Park campus in Sandton was built to house the company’s head office; and with the move into the premises in 1977, a large number of artworks befitting the new building were acquired to adorn the hallways, conference rooms and offices of the then new headquarters with additional works being added over the years. This represented a rich ethos of art collecting and is now, through a bold new initiative, being transformed to be more representative of a dynamic and diverse group founded on African soil. The proceeds of the sale of artworks on auction will go towards the regeneration of the group’s cultural programme with a focus on contemporary art, including photography, and the development of new creative talent, building up a meaningful legacy for future generations. ‘The Barloworld art collection represents part of a rich heritage that will be of great benefit towards the future as we drive a new ethos and a bold view. We look forward to continue supporting this legacy of culture to showcase our firm foundation as an African company with a new perspective of the future’, said Barloworld Group CEO Dominic Sewela. The Barloworld Collection Lots 3, 49, 53, 71, 82, 89, 126, 146, 185, 189, 197, 199, 200, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 210, 211, 225, 226, 234, 235, 315, 319, 336, 337, 359, 373, 380, 383, 386, 387, 389 and 390 Lot 319 Adolph Jentsch After the Rain