Strauss & co - Review 2022

Robert Hodgins  A Most Superior Person  Sold R569 000 ($33 562) 9 November, Three Robs: Artist, Collaborator, Friend In a departure from previous years, Strauss & Co presented a number of single-owner collections in online-only auctions. They included a collection of ceramics assembled by the painter Sheila Nowers, a collection of Alexis Preller drawings assembled by sculptor Danie de Jager, as well as a diverse consignment of furniture, glassware and painting collected by adventure writer Wilbur Smith and his wife, Niso Smith. The enthusiastic response to online-only trade, especially during the 2020-2021 pandemic, has motivated a diversified approach to selling. Physical inspection of lots, while important, is not the only criterion that motivates buyers; familiarity with the lots on offer and trust in Strauss & Co aided the digital migration. 45