Strauss & Co’s September Auction Week unveils Tretchikoff’s ‘Balinese Girl’

Pippa Hudson interviews Bina Genovese, Managing Executive at Strauss & Co.

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Strauss & Co in Cape Town is currently hosting its September Auction Week, featuring a series of five meticulously curated sales showcasing modern and contemporary art.

This diverse collection includes everything from paintings and photography to ceramics and furniture.

Among the featured artists are renowned names such as ceramicist Hylton Nel, and painters Alexis Preller, Esther Mahlangu, Pierneef, and Irma Stern.

A highlight of the auction is a remarkable painting by Vladimir Tretchikoff, the celebrated Russian-born artist who passed away in 2006.

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"It's quite a privilege to be handling such important work."

- Bina Genovese, Managing Executive – Strauss & Co

Titled Balinese Girl, this striking masterpiece captures the allure of Eastern beauty through vibrant colours and evocative imagery.

The portrait of a young Balinese woman, whose gaze reveals both intrigue and timeless elegance, exemplifies Tretchikoff's exploration of diverse cultural identities.

This exceptional piece is anticipated to sell for between R5 million and R7 million.

To view the catalogue, click here. 

"We are hoping that she will sell for the price that she deserves."

- Bina Genovese, Managing Executive – Strauss & Co

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