The name Ashbey’s 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.

After many moves Ashbey’s Galleries finally settled in 1962 in their own premises at 43-51 Church Street, a Georgian Double Story Building dating from the mid 1700s.

Ashbey’s 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. Pierneef and Tinus de Jongh. 

Ashbey’s 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.

Our monthly Fine Arts, Antiques, Modern and Collectable 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 Roberts for valuations for Estate purposes, Current Market purposes, Insurance purposes and Corporate Art valuations.