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General information

Morné Kretschmann Art Gallery offers works of more than 80 of South Africa’s leading artists, including: decorative and fine arts as well as highly important South African paintings. This sets us apart in the investment market as all the artists we carry have made name for themselves nationally and some internationally.

We have works of the following artists :

Gregoire Boonzaier
Chris Tugwell
Margaret Gradwell
Frans Claerhout
Conrad Theys
Philip Britz
Christiaan Nice
Adriaan Boshoff
Carla Bosch
Carl Büchner
Errol Boyley Munro
Corné Weidemann
Gabriel de Jong
Johnnie de Kock
Thinus de Jong
David Lindsay Amos Langdown
Pierneef and many more....

Investing an inspiration :

The art market in South Africa grew substantially since the early 90’s. The country wide interest in art lead to art becoming a favorable commodity amongst investors. Due to the limited amount of master painters in South Africa and the difference in value of our art and those of overseas artists, SA art appreciated at 20% annually during the 90’s and more than 60% annually since ‘2000. Projections are that this trend will be sustained over the next couple of years due to the following factors:

Historical value, Low price investment, Demand for good art, Safe investment, International interest, World trade possibilities, Personal enrichment

Banking on young talent :

Limited cash can sometimes be your best friend in the art world, because you have less money you may take more of a chance and buy something just because it catches your eye – and you can afford it. There is no science to knowing what will become valuable over time. It’s one reason to ensure that you buy what you like. ( Source: The World Bank - Monique Verduyn)

Original Art vs. Prints Art :
creates unique atmosphere. Art adds quality and value. Art escalates at a minimum of 10 % per annum. Art offers unique décor - no duplicates.

Personal Touch :
Our art advisers commit themselves to the latest information and trends in the South African art market when presenting potential buyers with an art piece.