South African Art

Christie’s has a long and distinguished history of selling work by South African artists, whether in our auctions of Topographical Pictures, Impressionist and Modern Art, or Post-War and Contemporary Art.

Spanning many centuries of artistic achievement, this category includes key figures such as Irma Stern, Pieter Hugo Naudé and William Kentridge.

Our dedicated specialists, based in South Africa, London and New York, are available to provide free and confidential valuations of South African paintings, sculpture and works on paper. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information on buying or selling South African art at Christie’s.
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