Strauss & Co's June Spotlight Sale presents a curated selection of modern and contemporary South African art, featuring works by major figures such as Irma Stern, Gerard Sekoto, Maggie Laubser, Vladimir Tretchikoff, and William Kentridge. The auction includes Stern's 'Malay Woman' (estimate R3–5 million), Sekoto's 'Pensive Young Woman', and Kentridge's print 'General (Black and White)', alongside still lifes by Tretchikoff and works from the collection of late gallerist Linda Givon. The sale is part of Strauss & Co's expanding programme of specialist live auctions targeting the growing secondary market.
The sale matters because it highlights the increasing global and domestic demand for South African art, underscored by Tretchikoff's world record sale in 2025 and the inclusion of historically significant works from the early 20th century to the present. It also reflects the market's recognition of diverse artistic legacies, from Stern's expressionist portraits to Kentridge's politically charged prints, and the role of key collectors and gallerists like Linda Givon in shaping the country's art ecosystem.