Barbara Tyrrell

South African · 1912–2015

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4auction results2013–2026years recorded75%sold (3)$351Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Barbara Tyrrell, African Tribal Dress, Set I, portfolio, gouache on paperAfrican Tribal Dress, Set I, portfolioStrauss & Co · ZAR 5,856≈ $367≈ £268≈ €308Sign up to see
  2. Barbara Tyrrell, African Studies, a pair, pen, ink and watercolour on paper laid down on cardAfrican Studies, a pairStrauss & Co · ZAR 3,572≈ $351≈ £218≈ €261Sign up to see
  3. Barbara Tyrrell, Indigenous People of South Africa, three, colour photolithograph on paperIndigenous People of South Africa, threeStrauss & Co · ZAR 5,863≈ $333≈ £246≈ €285Sign up to see

Barbara Tyrrell’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Barbara Tyrrell between 2013 and 2026, of which 3 sold (75%). Recorded sale prices range from $333Sign up free to see to $367Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $367Sign up free to see for African Tribal Dress, Set I, portfolio at Strauss & Co in February 2026. Results come from Strauss & Co (4).

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  1. Barbara Tyrrell, African Tribal Dress, Set I, portfolio, gouache on paper
    African Tribal Dress, Set I, portfolio
    Gouache · Paper
    each sheet size: 39 by 26,5cm; portfolio: 41 by 28 by 0,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 188
    ZAR 5,856≈ $367≈ £268≈ €308Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Barbara Tyrrell, Indigenous People of South Africa, three, colour photolithograph on paper
    Indigenous People of South Africa, three
    Lithograph · Paper
    each sheet size: 50,5 by 32cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 148
    ZAR 5,863≈ $333≈ £246≈ €285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Barbara Tyrrell, African Studies, a pair, pen, ink and watercolour on paper laid down on card
    African Studies, a pair
    Watercolor · Paper
    37,5 by 28cm excluding frame; 40 by 30 by 1cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 268
    ZAR 3,572≈ $351≈ £218≈ €261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Barbara Tyrrell, Ilala Palm (Hyphaene coriacea), mixed media with ink on board
    Ilala Palm (Hyphaene coriacea)
    Mixed media · Board
    50 by 39cm excluding frame; 72,5 by 61 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 677
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 2,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

Barbara Tyrrell: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Barbara Tyrrell at auction?

$367Sign up free to see, for African Tribal Dress, Set I, portfolio at Strauss & Co (February 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Barbara Tyrrell?

The median sale price is $351Sign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Barbara Tyrrell have sold at auction?

3 of 4 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Barbara Tyrrell?

Strauss & Co accounts for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co

Related artists — South African, born 1887–1937