Ben Macala Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1938–1997

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Ben Macala watercolors have appeared at auction 5 times in ArtSell’s records between 2022 and 2025; 4 sold, a sell-through rate of 80%. Half of the priced sales fell between $33Sign up free to see and $41Sign up free to see, with a median of $35Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $54Sign up free to see for Portrait of a Boy at RK Auctioneers in July 2022. Sales were recorded mainly at RK Auctioneers (3), Strauss & Co (1) and Toovey's (1).

ZAR 900≈ $54≈ £45≈ €53Sign uprecord pricePortrait of a BoyRK Auctioneers5auction results2022–2025years recorded80%sold$35Sign up free to seemedian price

Ben Macala watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2022–2025
Price range
$29–$54Sign up free to see
Median price
$35Sign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$34Sign up free to see Sep 2025, RK Auctioneers
Record sale
$54Sign up free to see 2022, RK Auctioneers

Recent sales: Portrait · Figure playing a Flute · Portrait

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Ben Macala watercolors: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
80%
Active at auction
2022–2025
Median price
$35Sign up free to see
Record price
$54Sign up free to see Portrait of a Boy, RK Auctioneers, Jul 2022

Top auction houses: RK Auctioneers (3), Strauss & Co (1), Toovey's (1)

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  1. Portrait by Ben Macala, charcoal and watercolour on paper, sold Sep 2025
    Portrait
    Watercolor · Paper
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 707
    ZAR 600≈ $34≈ £26≈ €29HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 600–800View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  2. Figure playing a Flute by Ben Macala, charcoal with watercolour, sold Nov 2023
    Figure playing a Flute
    Watercolor
    99cm x 62cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 211
    £30≈ $36≈ €35HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  3. Portrait by Ben Macala, watercolour and charcoal on paper, sold Dec 2022
    Portrait
    Watercolor · Paper
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 571
    ZAR 500≈ $29≈ £23≈ €27HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500–800View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  4. Portrait of a Boy by Ben Macala, charcoal and watercolour on paper, sold Jul 2022
    Portrait of a Boy
    Watercolor · Paper
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 289
    ZAR 900≈ $54≈ £45≈ €53HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500–800View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  5. Mother and Child by Ben Macala, charcoal and watercolour on paper laid down on card, offered Jun 2022
    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 ↗

Questions about Ben Macala watercolors

How much is a Ben Macala watercolor worth?

Ben Macala watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $29 and $54, with a median of $35 across 4 priced sales. 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 watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $54 for “Portrait of a Boy”, sold at RK Auctioneers in July 2022.

How much do Ben Macala watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $35 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2022–2025) the median is $35.

How often do Ben Macala watercolors sell at auction?

80% of the 5 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Ben Macala watercolors sold?

Most of the 5 recorded results come from RK Auctioneers (3), Strauss & Co (1), Toovey's (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Ben Macala watercolor?

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