Bill Ainslie Works on Paper: Auction Prices

1938–1989

Bill Ainslie works on paper have appeared at auction 15 times in ArtSell’s records between 2010 and 2026; 4 sold, a sell-through rate of 27%. Across 4 sales with a published price, the typical result was $201Sign up free to see to $369Sign up free to see (median $290Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $391Sign up free to see for Abstract Composition at Strauss & Co in October 2022. Most results come from Strauss & Co (15).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Abstract Composition, 1986

   Mixed media · Paper

   58 by 86cm excluding frame; 91,5 by 117 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Sep 15, 2026 · Lot 41
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Figures Dancing

   Gouache · Paper

   Sheet size: 51 by 63,5cm, unframed

   Strauss & Co · Aug 17, 2026 · Lot 153
   ZAR 5,856≈ $362≈ £267≈ €312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Mother and Child

   Drawing · Paper

   sheet size: 76 by 56cm, unframed

   Strauss & Co · Jun 17, 2026 · Lot 165
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 1,000–2,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Girl with Doll

   Gouache · Paper

   49 by 19cm excluding frame; 70 by 79,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 17, 2026 · Lot 9
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Zindzi Mandela

   Drawing · Paper

   99 by 68,5cm excluding frame; 133 by 101 by 4cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 26, 2026 · Lot 122
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   Abstract in Black, White and Green, 1986

   Oil · Paper

   14,5 by 98,5cm excluding frame; 34,5 by 117,5 by 3,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 11, 2026 · Lot 258
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
7. 
   Musician and Dancers

   Gouache · Paper

   62 by 50,5cm, unframed

   Strauss & Co · Apr 22, 2025 · Lot 67
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   Untitled (Abstract in Blue and Red)

   Oil · Paper

   63 by 89,5cm excluding frame; 105 by 131,5 by 2cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 10, 2024 · Lot 8
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
9. 
   Untitled (Abstract in Blue and Red)

   Oil · Paper

   63 by 89,5cm excluding frame; 105 by 131,5 by 2cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Feb 12, 2024 · Lot 15
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
10. 
    Abstract Composition

    Mixed media · Paper

    39,5 by 50cm excluding frame; 61 by 71,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 27
    ZAR 7,035≈ $391≈ £348≈ €400Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
11. 
    Mother and Child

    Drawing · Paper

    49 by 37cm excluding frame; 67 by 54 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 263
    ZAR 2,345≈ $146≈ £120≈ €140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
12. 
    Mother and Child

    Pastel · Paper

    sheet size: 65 by 76,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 262
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
13. 
    Reclining Figure

    Drawing · Paper

    sheet size: 76,5 by 56cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 261
    ZAR 3,518≈ $219≈ £180≈ €209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
14. 
    Abstract Compositioin

    Acrylic · Paper

    77,5 by 55,5cm excluding frame; 99,5 by 77,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 15, 2013 · Lot 213
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
15. 
    Abstract Composition

    Mixed media · Paper

    55 by 80cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 24, 2010 · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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