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Ben Macala

South African · 1938–1997

South African artist, 1937-

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12auction results2010–2024years recorded67%sold (8)$591Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ben Macala, A Seated Figure, bronzeA Seated FigureStrauss & Co · ZAR 13,368≈ $1,909≈ £1,188≈ €1,371Sign up to see
  2. Ben Macala, Beggar, bronze with a green patinaBeggarStrauss & Co · ZAR 19,933≈ $1,327≈ £978≈ €1,146Sign up to see
  3. Ben Macala, Seated Figure, bronze with a brown patinaSeated FigureStrauss & Co · ZAR 17,565≈ $1,279≈ £957≈ €1,070Sign up to see

Ben Macala’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 12 auction results for Ben Macala between 2010 and 2024, of which 8 sold (67%). Recorded sale prices range from $36Sign up free to see to $1.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.9kSign up free to see for A Seated Figure at Strauss & Co in November 2010. The most common medium is sculpture (7 lots). Most results come from Strauss & Co (8), Sloans & Kenyon (3) and Toovey's (1).

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  1. Ben Macala, Head, bronze with a verdigris patina
    Head
    Sculpture
    height: 19cm; width: 22cm; depth: 14cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 177
    ZAR 4,456≈ $238≈ £186≈ €218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Ben Macala, Figure playing a Flute, charcoal with watercolour
    Figure playing a Flute
    Watercolor
    99cm x 62cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 211
    £30≈ $36≈ €35HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  3. Ben Macala, Bondage, bronze
    Bondage
    Sculpture
    height: 32cm; width: 32,5cm; depth: 31cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 271
    ZAR 12,898≈ $684≈ £535≈ €625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Ben Macala, Mother and Child, bronze
    Mother and Child
    Sculpture
    height: 45cm; width: 29cm; depth: 30cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 272
    ZAR 9,380≈ $498≈ £389≈ €454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Ben Macala, Head of a Woman, bronze with black patina
    Head of a Woman
    Sculpture
    height: 28,5cm; width: 18cm; depth: 25,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 289
    ZAR 8,208≈ $430≈ £344≈ €396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Ben Macala, Beggar, bronze with a green patina
    Beggar
    Sculpture
    height: 30cm; width: 13cm; depth: 16cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 302
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,327≈ £978≈ €1,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Ben Macala, Seated Figure, bronze with a brown patina
    Seated Figure
    Sculpture · ed. 3/3
    height: 30cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 472
    ZAR 17,565≈ $1,279≈ £957≈ €1,070Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Ben Macala, A Seated Figure, bronze
    A Seated Figure
    Sculpture
    19 by 19 by 17cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 109
    ZAR 13,368≈ $1,909≈ £1,188≈ €1,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Ben Macala, Mother and Child, charcoal and watercolour on paper laid down on card
    Mother and Child
    Watercolor · Paper
    98 by 60cm excluding frame; 126,5 by 86 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 1,500–2,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Ben Macala, Abstract Figures, Mixed media
    Abstract Figures
    Mixed media
    17 1/2 in. x 28 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 229
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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Ben Macala: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ben Macala at auction?

$1,909Sign up free to see, for A Seated Figure at Strauss & Co (November 2010) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ben Macala?

The median sale price is $591Sign up free to see across 8 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ben Macala have sold at auction?

8 of 12 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2024.

Which auction houses sell Ben Macala?

Strauss & Co, Sloans & Kenyon and Toovey's account for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co · Sloans & Kenyon · Toovey's

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