As always, included in the sale is a fantastic offering of collectable treasures, period furniture, and beautiful artwork that is guaranteed to add character and vibrancy to any home. Reserve prices start from a few hundred rand and stretch up into the tens of thousands, and there is something for everyone. We especially love the incredible variety of unusual and quirky items that are on offer at this final Wunderkammer online and live auction of the year. From vintage designer luggage to old-fashioned cameras, gorgeous glassware, and contemporary artworks, this is the perfect place to look for special and festive gifts and items you'll treasure in the future.
View the whole auction and see what's on offer, and register and bid live via the user-friendly interactive online bidding space at bidlive.rkauctioneers.co.za. You can also download the free app to your phone; available on the App Store and Google Play.
Visit the pre-auction exhibition at the Russell Kaplan showroom
View the items that are going under the hammer at the auction house showroom in the Bram Fischer Centre in Ferndale, Randburg. We highly recommend paying them a visit to get a sense of the size and scale of the items included in the sale, or just to see what beautiful artworks and objects will be up for grabs.Visiting the showroom is always a fun experience, with all manner of curious antiques, period furniture, and striking artwork filling every possible space. We love how the team here curates the pieces to create a multitude of inviting settings.
SHOWROOM PRE-AUCTION EXHIBITION OPENING TIMES
Tue, Nov 19, and Wed, Nov 20 from 09:30 – 20:00. Bubbly is served from 16:30.
Thu, Nov 21 and Fri, Nov 22 from 09:30 – 16:30.
Sat, Nov 23 from 09:30 – 13:00.
The Russell Kaplan showroom is located at Bram Fischer Centre (lower level), corner Bram Fischer Drive and George Street, Ferndale, Randburg. Directions here.
How to bid in an online Russell Kaplan auction
Pre-bids can be placed online from Sun, Nov 17 at 18:00. The bidding is hosted live online over several days, and registration to bid in the auction is open at rkauctioneers.co.za, where you can browse through the items that will go under the hammer.Online pre-bids and live online bids are treated equally, so rest assured that if nobody bids above your pre-bid during the live session, the lot is yours. After submitting a successful bid, you'll receive your auction invoice by email so you can arrange for payment and collection. Russell Kaplan Auctioneers also works with a variety of recommended delivery people, so getting your purchase home can easily be arranged.
You can request further images of any items you might be interested in and consult the Russell Kaplan team by emailing rka@global.co.za or send a WhatsApp to +27 83 675 8468.
When is the auction happening live?
There are different live auction sessions with 50 lots or more going under the hammer every hour. This is a colossal sale and the bidding times are spread out across the day and evening over 11 days from Thu, Nov 21 – Sun, Dec 1.SESSION TIMES
Thu, Nov 21 from 09:00 – 18:00: Antique painting and prints, maps, botanical art, and traditional European art
Fri, Nov 22 from 09:00 – 18:00: Contemporary decorative art and township art
Sat, Nov 23 from 09:00 – 18:30: Objects of vertu, silver, glassware, costume jewellery, porcelain, and collectables
Sun, Nov 24 from 09:00 – 18:30: Objects of vertu, silver, glassware, porcelain, and collectables
Mon, Nov 25 from 09:00 – 18:30: Collectables, curiosities, décor, and design
Tue, Nov 26 from 09:00 – 16:00: Collectables and curiosities
Wed, Nov 27 from 09:00 – 14:00: Books
Wed, Nov 27 from 14:00 – 17:30: Carpets, tapestries, and textile
Thu, Nov 28 from 09:00 – 15:00: Sterling silver, collectable and vintage jewellery
Thu, Nov 28 from 15:00 – 18:00: Watches and pens
Fri, Nov 29 from 09:00 – 16:30: Fine gold and antique jewellery
Fri, Nov 29 from 16:30 – 20:30: Luxury handbags and fashion
Sat, Nov 30 from 09:00 – 13:00: Classical African and Asian art, ceramics
Sat, Nov 30 from 13:00 – 16:30: Modern and postmodern paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture
Sun, Dec 1 from 09:00 – 19:00: Antique furniture, mid-century design, mirrors, light fittings, and collectables
View the whole auction, register, and bid live online via bidlive.rkauctioneers.co.za.
