Auctions
latest news & developmentsTretchi, the original meme artist, enjoys lift off at auction
Passion, profit, prestige … the popularity of ‘the people’s artist’ endures, despite his work being rejected as kitsch
Going, going, gone … for millions
South African artworks on a Strauss & Co auction are set to fetch some hefty prices
Don’t Miss: Our selection of events and shows to indulge in over the Easter break
Fancy figuring how a torn-up shoe inspired Sechaba Morojele’s new film? Or sipping cocktails while listening to Tefo Mahola? Whatever your tastes, we’ve got you covered this long…
The heart of Maboneng beats on
Debt hit the original developer hard, but the district isn’t just waiting for the hammer to fall
Sierra Leone’s ‘peace diamond’ dividend slow in coming
The idea of handing the diamond over to the government to sell was that it would generate money to be put back into developing the local community
Father knows best
There’s more to a car than the way it looks
Love drives up prices at Africa’s only flower auction
It’s the last big sale before Valentine’s Day and flower buyers are stocking up on bestsellers — everything that is red.
Bull run on wildlife sees prices soar
The rush of investors and selective breeding is unnerving the established hunting market, but market forces will prevail.
DON’T MISS THIS: Traditional heritage art on auction
Nearly R4.5-million worth of traditional African art will go on auction in Cape Town.
Violin from Titanic sold for world record price of £900 000
The violin played by the bandmaster of the Titanic as it sank sold at an auction on Saturday, for a world record fee for memorabilia.
Violin from Titanic expected to fetch record price
The violin played by the bandmaster of the Titanic as it sank is set to fetch a world record fee for memorabilia when it goes on sale on Saturday.
‘Lord of the Rings’ memorabilia go on auction
Hobbit feet and Frodo’s sword are among the "Lord of the Rings" items that will go on auction in Beverly Hills.
Great whites make a meal out of full-blooded reds
A happy whiff of change wafts over the wines to be sold at the Cape Winemakers’ Guild auction in October.
Pimples: Going, going, gone, Malema
This is not the economic freedom Julius Malema imagined. It’s time to face the naked truth, Juju: not even the clothes on your back are safe.
Malema’s house auctioned for R1.45-million
Julius Malema’s house has been sold for R1.45-million to an ANC member, who said the suburban home would be converted to an office for his company.