Douglas Portway Mixed Media: Auction Prices

South African · 1922–1993

ArtSell has recorded 29 auction results for Douglas Portway mixed media between 2009 and 2026, of which 13 sold (45% sell-through). Prices realised range from $61 to $6,513, with a median of $1,176 across 13 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $6,513 for “Palma No. 9” at Strauss & Co in 2021.

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1. 
   Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1982

   Mixed media · Paper

   55,5 by 38cm excluding frame; 106 by 89,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Aug 19, 2026 · Lot 98
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Abstract in Green and Red, 1965

   Mixed media · Paper

   35,5 by 53,5cm excluding frame; 66,5 by 84,5 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 25, 2026 · Lot 82
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Abstract Composition in Blue and Green, 1979

   Mixed media · Paper

   50 by 65,5cm excluding frame; 73 by 88,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Apr 20, 2026 · Lot 3
   ZAR 8,198≈ $501≈ £371≈ €426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Abstract in Black, Brown and Yellow, 1972

   Mixed media · Paper

   51 by 66cm excluding frame; 75 by 88,5 by 2cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 24, 2026 · Lot 459
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1982

   Mixed media · Paper

   55,5 by 38cm excluding frame; 106 by 89,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Dec 8, 2025 · Lot 85
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   Abstract Composition in Blue and Green

   Mixed media · Paper

   50 by 65,5cm excluding frame; 73 by 88,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 17, 2025 · Lot 4
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
7. 
   Standing Nude

   Mixed media · Paper

   33 by 40cm excluding frame; 55 by 40,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Oct 9, 2024 · Lot 137
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   Abstract No. 15

   Mixed media · Paper

   55 by 74,5cm excluding frame; 72 by 92 by 7cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 25, 2024 · Lot 44
   ZAR 29,313≈ $1,614≈ £1,273≈ €1,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
9. 
   Le Sage

   Mixed media · Paper

   51 by 65cm excluding frame; 97 by 115,5 by 3,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Sep 11, 2023 · Lot 375
   ZAR 11,725≈ $620≈ £495≈ €578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
10. 
    Abstract Composition

    Mixed media · Paper

    39 by 51cm excluding frame; 63 by 75 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 143
    ZAR 1,173≈ $61≈ £49≈ €57Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
11. 
    Abstract landscape

    Mixed media · Paper

    26.3 x 36.5cm (10 3/8 x 14 3/8in).

    Bonhams · Apr 18, 2023 · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Black Abstract with Graffiti

    Mixed media · Paper

    39 by 51cm excluding frame; 63 by 75 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 27, 2023 · Lot 67
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
13. 
    Le Sage

    Mixed media · Paper

    51 by 65cm excluding frame; 97 by 115,5 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 13, 2023 · Lot 103
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
14. 
    Black Abstract with Graffiti

    Mixed media · Paper

    39 by 51cm excluding frame; 63 by 75 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 370
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
15. 
    Abstract Figure

    Mixed media · Paper

    35,5 by 51cm excluding frame; 49,5 by 65 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 28, 2022 · Lot 286
    ZAR 4,690≈ $293≈ £240≈ €277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
16. 
    Palma No. 9

    Mixed media · Canvas

    116 by 88cm excluding frame; 118 by 90,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 18, 2021 · Lot 40
    ZAR 91,040≈ $6,513≈ £4,583≈ €5,329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
17. 
    Untitled

    Mixed media

    Sworders · Nov 1, 2020 · Lot 727
    £180≈ $233≈ €200HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
18. 
    Abstract

    Mixed media

    25,5 by 32cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 332
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
19. 
    Abstract Composition

    Mixed media · Paper

    26 by 40cm excluding frame; 54 by 66 by 5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
20. 
    Le Sage

    Mixed media · Paper

    50,5 by 66cm, excluding frame; 68 by 83,5cm, including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jul 15, 2019 · Lot 216
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,438≈ £1,147≈ €1,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
21. 
    Erotica

    Mixed media · Paper

    19 by 26,5cm excluding frame; 52 by 60 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 7, 2018 · Lot 331
    ZAR 7,622≈ $606≈ £448≈ €509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
22. 
    Abstract Composition

    Mixed media · Paper

    26 by 40cm excluding frame; 54 by 66 by 5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 18, 2017 · Lot 376
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
23. 
    Abstract with Green T

    Mixed media · Paper

    37,5 by 55,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 15, 2013 · Lot 210
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 7,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
24. 
    A Composition with a Reclining Woman in Red, Blue and Green

    Mixed media · Paper

    50 by 66cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 198
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
25. 
    A Composition in Orange, Black and Blue

    Mixed media · Paper

    35 by 52,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 177
    ZAR 9,368≈ $1,176≈ £733≈ €856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
26. 
    Animal and Figural Forms

    Mixed media · Paper

    39,5 by 51cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 1, 2010 · Lot 113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
27. 
    Abstract Form with Black Circle

    Mixed media · Paper

    67 by 50,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 24, 2010 · Lot 119
    ZAR 12,254≈ $1,555≈ £1,083≈ €1,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
28. 
    Abstract

    Mixed media

    25,5 by 32cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 8, 2009 · Lot 140
    ZAR 10,539≈ $1,431≈ £892≈ €970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
29. 
    Le Sage

    Mixed media · Paper

    64,2 by 51,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 9, 2009 · Lot 153
    ZAR 20,052≈ $1,884≈ £1,367≈ €1,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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