Colin McCahon Pastels: Auction Prices

New Zealand · 1919–1987

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Colin McCahon pastels between 2011 and 2026, of which 3 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $20,245 to $38,014, with a median of $34,358 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $38,014 for “New Paintings” at Art+Object in 2011.

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All pastels results

1. 
   Flower

   Pastel · Paper

   575 x 448mm

   Art+Object · Aug 3, 2026 · Lot 68
   NZ$58,488≈ $34,358≈ £25,507≈ €29,786Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
2. 
   Moby Dick off Muriwai: Swimming South

   Pastel · Paper

   303 x 457mm

   Art+Object · Aug 4, 2016 · Lot 52
   NZ$28,140≈ $20,245≈ £15,380≈ €18,180Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
3. 
   Moby Dick off Muriwai: Swimming South

   Pastel · Paper

   303 x 457mm

   Art+Object · Nov 26, 2013 · Lot 18
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$23,000–30,000View at Art+Object ↗
4. 
   New Paintings

   Pastel · Paper

   628 x 483mm

   Art+Object · Aug 18, 2011 · Lot 75
   NZ$45,750≈ $38,014≈ £23,032≈ €26,456Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗

Other media by Colin McCahon

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