Vladimir Tretchikoff's painting *Lady from the Orient* (1954–1956) sold for R31,110,000 at a Strauss & Co modern and contemporary art auction in Johannesburg, setting a new national auction record for the artist. The portrait of a young Indonesian woman in traditional attire was purchased by a telephone bidder, and the sale highlights the enduring market demand for Tretchikoff's vivid portraiture from his classic period.
This record-breaking sale underscores Tretchikoff's significant place in South African art history and reflects robust collector interest in modern and contemporary art within the country. It also reinforces Strauss & Co's position as a leading auction platform in Africa, demonstrating the vitality of the regional art market.