Ben Macala Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1938–1997

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Ben Macala works on paper have appeared at auction 16 times in ArtSell’s records between 2013 and 2026; 13 sold, a sell-through rate of 81%. The median price realised is $37Sign up free to see across 13 priced sales; the middle half sold for $31Sign up free to see–$134Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $150Sign up free to see for Modernist Figure at Auctions at Showplace in July 2025. The houses with the most results are RK Auctioneers (9), Bonhams (2) and Auctions at Showplace (2).

$150≈ £113≈ €131Sign uprecord priceModernist FigureAuctions at Showplace16auction results2013–2026years recorded81%sold$37Sign up free to seemedian price

Ben Macala works on paper prices at a glance

Auction results
16 2013–2026
Price range
$12–$150Sign up free to see
Median price
$37Sign up free to see 13 sold
Most recent sale
$135Sign up free to see Sep 2026, RK Auctioneers
Record sale
$150Sign up free to see 2025, Auctions at Showplace

Recent sales: Portrait · Modernist Figure · Portrait of a Woman

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Ben Macala works on paper: key figures

Auction results
16
Sold rate
81%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$37Sign up free to see
Record price
$150Sign up free to see Modernist Figure, Auctions at Showplace, Jul 2025

Top auction houses: RK Auctioneers (9), Bonhams (2), Auctions at Showplace (2)

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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. Modernist Figure by Ben Macala, 1982, Charcoal on Paper, sold Apr 2026
    Modernist Figure, 1982
    Drawing · Paper
    Auctions at Showplace · · Lot 296
    $150≈ £111≈ €127HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Auctions at Showplace ↗
  3. Portrait of a Woman by Ben Macala, charcoal on paper, sold Mar 2026
    Portrait of a Woman
    Drawing · Paper
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 762
    ZAR 200≈ $12≈ £9≈ €10HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 600–900View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. Modernist Figure by Ben Macala, 1982, Charcoal on Paper, sold Jul 2025
    Modernist Figure, 1982
    Drawing · Paper
    Auctions at Showplace · · Lot 343
    $150≈ £113≈ €131HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Auctions at Showplace ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. 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 ↗
  16. 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 works on paper

How much is a Ben Macala works on paper worth?

Ben Macala works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $12 and $150, with a median of $37; half of the 13 priced sales were between $31 and $134. 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 works on paper sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $150 for “Modernist Figure”, sold at Auctions at Showplace in July 2025.

How much do Ben Macala works on paper sell for?

In the last five years the median was $37 across 12 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2026) the median is $37.

How often do Ben Macala works on paper sell at auction?

81% of the 16 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Ben Macala works on paper sold?

Most of the 16 recorded results come from RK Auctioneers (9), Bonhams (2), Auctions at Showplace (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Ben Macala works on paper?

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