In a digital age the artistry of elegant pens has a particularly captivating appeal as Waterman’s Hèmisphère collection highlight. Since 1883, Waterman has grounded the legacy of handcrafting fine writing …
Read moreThe art of collecting with Christian Levett
It was about 20 years ago when, out of nothing but curiosity, British investment manager, Christian Levett ticked the box marked ‘antiquities’ on an auction house catalogue request form. He …
Read moreTime to start (or add to) your premium whisky collection
In anticipation of the upcoming Ultimate Whisky Collection sale, Sotheby’s has released a short film highlighting one of the most comprehensive catalogues of whisky ever to be offered at auction. …
Read moreIrma Stern portrait leads Strauss & Co’s forthcoming spring sale next week
Irma Stern’s widely exhibited portrait of a Watussi woman, valued at R9 – 12 million, will go on sale at on 7 October, along with three portraits by Maggie Laubser …
Read moreIn bed with Marilyn Monroe
This week’s Private Screening takes a look at Christies’ short film featuring the iconic, between-the-sheets photoshoot with Marilyn Monroe by Douglas Kirkland on a dark November evening in 1961. The …
Read moreModernising a cultural legacy
26 September, 2019 | Mariam Kamara was chosen as the 2018-2019 Rolex Arts Initiative protégé under the mentorship of ‘starchitect’ Sir David Adjaye. Her holistic approach to architecture has put …
Read moreThe recorking of the Grand Constance 1821
23 September, 2019 | South Africa’s proud wine heritage was recently highlighted when one of our most celebrated wines was recorked to prolong its already venerable lifespan of 198 years. …
Read moreSotheby’s is giving collectors an opportunity to start an Old Masters collection
17 September, 2019 | The latest episode of Expert Voices by Sotheby’s explores why the upcoming Old Masters Online sale, ending this week, provides a good opportunity for new and …
Read moreDavid McCabe revisits a year in the life of Andy Warhol
9 September, 2019 | British photographer David McCabe travels the iconic modernist glass house in Connecticut, an escapist home for Andy Warhol, and steps back in time to one of …
Read moreFine and rare wines to go under the hammer in Cape Town this month
3 September, 2019 | The Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction is set to take place on Saturday 14 September from 10 am onwards at The Westin in Cape Town. …
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