David Koloane
African · 1938–2019 · Painter, Draughtsman
David Nthubu Koloane was a South African artist. In his drawings, paintings and collages he explored questions about political injustice and human rights. Koloane is considered… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
The RitualStrauss & Co · ZAR 211,050≈ $11,067≈ £8,843≈ €10,171Sign up to see
Abstract CityscapeStrauss & Co · ZAR 146,563≈ $9,957≈ £7,628≈ €9,033Sign up to see
Wedding DanceStrauss & Co · ZAR 175,875≈ $9,918≈ £7,286≈ €8,544Sign up to see
David Koloane’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
Lots sold
54
of 77 offered · 2011–2026
Sell-through
70%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | 12 | 75% | $5.9kSign up | $5.5kSign up | $11.1kSign up |
| Oil | 7 | 5 | 71% | $2.4kSign up | $2.4kSign up | $4.9kSign up |
| Acrylic | 5 | 5 | 100% | $8.6kSign up | $9.2kSign up | $11.1kSign up |
| Mixed media | 4 | 2 | 50% | $7.7kSign up | $7.7kSign up | $10kSign up |
| Works on paper | 20 | 12 | 60% | $2.3kSign up | $794Sign up | $9.7kSign up |
| Watercolor | 1 | 0 | 0% | —Sign up | —Sign up | — |
| Pastel | 3 | 2 | 67% | $577Sign up | $577Sign up | $657Sign up |
| Drawing | 1 | 1 | 100% | $363Sign up | $363Sign up | $363Sign up |
| Prints & multiples | 41 | 30 | 73% | $460Sign up | $314Sign up | $1.9kSign up |
| Etching | 22 | 17 | 77% | $402Sign up | $280Sign up | $1.9kSign up |
| Aquatint | 1 | 1 | 100% | $250Sign up | $250Sign up | $250Sign up |
| Lithograph | 14 | 9 | 64% | $469Sign up | $251Sign up | $1.7kSign up |
| Print (other) | 4 | 3 | 75% | $838Sign up | $825Sign up | $927Sign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.