Ashbeys Galleries
Art in Cape Town

Ashbeys Galleries has been involved in the World of Art and Antiques for over a 100 years.

Ashbeys Galleries having been involved in the World of Art and Antiques for over a 100 years, continues to offer specialised knowledge, friendly and prompt service, a reputation for fair dealing, authorative catalogues and a following of knowledgeable and informed clients through South Africa and abroad, have established Ashbey's Galleries as one of the leading Auction Houses in South Africa. The name Ashbeys Galleries has been known in Cape Towns Art and Antiques circles since 1891, the year that Edwin Rivers Ashbey started his small Picture Framing and Artists Materials Shop in Whitehall at the corner of Burg Street and Greenmarket Square. The business then changed hands in 1914 to the Robinson family; Morris Robinson continued until he handed over the reins to his son Basil Robinson in 1946, upon his return from the war. Basil developed the business further and incorporated frequent Art and Antique Auctions. Ashbeys Galleries has had many highlights over the years, having held the first exhibitions of some of South Africas most respected artists such as Irma Stern, J.H. Our weekly General Auctions as well as our Bi-Monthly Antiques and Works of Art Auctions are sourced from private vendors, deceased and insolvent estates as well as Trust Companies, Banks and Attorneys. Ashbey's Galleries offers the opportunity to consult with our Auctioneer Inge Barnard, who is available to give auction estimates at no charge, every morning except Thursdays, when she conducts our auction, and is available for the whole day on a Friday. Valuations for Estate Purposes, Insurance Purposes as well as Corporate Art Valuations are undertaken. Please note that auction estimates based on images are subject to first hand inspection of the property.