Strauss & co - 2017 Review

performing lots were, in descending order: Still Life with Thangka and Pomegranates (1951), R7 502 880; Flower King (undated), R3 296 720; Homage to Hieronymus Bosch (1948), R2 842 000; and Christ Head (1947), R2 273 600. The latter work, which measures only 28.5 by 22cm, soared past its pre-sale high estimate of R350 000. Art specialist Wilhelm van Rensburg discusses Preller’s performance at auction in 2017 on page 70. 37