Ben Macala Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1938–1997

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ArtSell has recorded 8 auction results for Ben Macala pastels between 2013 and 2026, and 6 of them sold (75%). The median price realised is $39Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales; the middle half sold for $33Sign up free to see–$111Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Portrait, sold at RK Auctioneers in September 2026 for $135Sign up free to see. Most results come from RK Auctioneers (5), Bonhams (2) and Chiswick Auctions (1).

ZAR 2,200≈ $135≈ £102≈ €118Sign uprecord pricePortraitRK Auctioneers8auction results2013–2026years recorded75%sold$39Sign up free to seemedian price

Ben Macala pastels prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2013–2026
Price range
$27–$135Sign up free to see
Median price
$39Sign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$135Sign up free to see Sep 2026, RK Auctioneers
Record sale
$135Sign up free to see 2026, RK Auctioneers

Recent sales: Portrait · Portrait · Portrait of a Woman

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Ben Macala pastels: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
75%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$39Sign up free to see
Record price
$135Sign up free to see Portrait, RK Auctioneers, Sep 2026

Top auction houses: RK Auctioneers (5), Bonhams (2), Chiswick Auctions (1)

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  1. Portrait by Ben Macala, pastel and charcoal on paper, sold Sep 2026
    Portrait
    Pastel · Paper
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 703
    ZAR 2,200≈ $135≈ £102≈ €118HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 800–1,200View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  2. Portrait by Ben Macala, charcoal and pastel on paper, sold Mar 2024
    Portrait
    Pastel · Paper
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 693
    ZAR 500≈ $27≈ £21≈ €25HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500–800View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  3. Portrait of a Woman by Ben Macala, pastel and charcoal on paper, sold Oct 2023
    Portrait of a Woman
    Pastel · Paper
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 795
    ZAR 700≈ $37≈ £30≈ €35HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500–800View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  4. Portrait with Dove by Ben Macala, charcoal and pastel on paper, sold Dec 2022
    Portrait with Dove
    Pastel · Paper
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 572
    ZAR 700≈ $40≈ £33≈ €38HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 600–900View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  5. Portrait by Ben Macala, charcoal and pastel on board, sold Nov 2021
    Portrait
    Pastel · Board
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 4417
    ZAR 500≈ $31≈ £23≈ €27HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500–800View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  6. Untitled by Ben Macala, pastel on paper, offered Apr 2015
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    63cm x 50cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 174
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  7. Serenity by Ben Macala, pastel, sold Jun 2013
    Serenity
    Pastel
    89 x 24cm (35 1/16 x 9 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 170
    £88≈ $134≈ €103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Serenity by Ben Macala, pastel, offered May 2013
    Serenity
    Pastel
    89 x 24cm (35 1/16 x 9 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 150
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Ben Macala pastels

How much is a Ben Macala pastel worth?

Ben Macala pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $27 and $135, with a median of $39; half of the 6 priced sales were between $33 and $111. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Ben Macala pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $135 for “Portrait”, sold at RK Auctioneers in September 2026.

How much do Ben Macala pastels sell for?

In the last five years the median was $37 across 5 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2026) the median is $39.

How often do Ben Macala pastels sell at auction?

75% of the 8 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Ben Macala pastels sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from RK Auctioneers (5), Bonhams (2), Chiswick Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Ben Macala pastel?

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