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Erich Mayer

South African · 1876–1960 · Painter

Erich Ernst Karl Mayer (1876–1960) was a German-Jewish artist, writer and philosopher who migrated and settled in South Africa and has been recognized for his contributions… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Erich Mayer, An Extensive Landscape with a Baobab and a Crouching Man, oil on canvasAn Extensive Landscape with a Baobab and a Crouching ManStrauss & Co · ZAR 200,520≈ $28,640≈ £17,668≈ €20,250Sign up to see
  2. Erich Mayer, The Old Baobab Tree, oil on paper laid down on boardThe Old Baobab TreeStrauss & Co · ZAR 66,840≈ $9,547≈ £5,942≈ €6,856Sign up to see
  3. Erich Mayer, Children Playing under a Tree near a Wagon, oil on boardChildren Playing under a Tree near a WagonStrauss & Co · ZAR 94,690≈ $8,896≈ £6,453≈ €7,080Sign up to see

Erich Mayer’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).

ArtSell has recorded 191 auction results for Erich Mayer between 2009 and 2026, of which 154 sold (81%). Recorded sale prices range from $33Sign up free to see to $28.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $28.6kSign up free to see for An Extensive Landscape with a Baobab and a Crouching Man at Strauss & Co in May 2011. The most common medium is watercolors (83 lots). Results come from Strauss & Co (191).

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  1. Erich Mayer, Veld Landscape with Trees and Mountains, 1941, watercolour on paper laid down on card
    Veld Landscape with Trees and Mountains, 1941
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 by 23,5cm excluding frame; 39,5 by 47 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 167
    ZAR 4,451≈ $275≈ £203≈ €237Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,500–3,500View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Erich Mayer, Landscape with Meandering Stream, 1924, watercolour on paper laid down on board
    Landscape with Meandering Stream, 1924
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 by 16cm excluding frame; 42 by 46,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 168
    ZAR 4,919≈ $304≈ £224≈ €262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,500–3,500View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Erich Mayer, Study of Seated Male Nude, two, 1935, the first pencil on paper; the second charcoal on paper
    Study of Seated Male Nude, two, 1935
    Drawing · Paper
    (1) 33 by 24cm excluding frame, 42 by 32,5 by 1,5cm including frame; (2) 27 by 21cm excluding frame, 36 by 29,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 349
    ZAR 3,844≈ $235≈ £175≈ €206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Erich Mayer, Male Nude, 1911, watercolour and pencil on paper
    Male Nude, 1911
    Watercolor · Paper
    21 by 13,5cm excluding frame; 30 by 22,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 350
    ZAR 2,643≈ $162≈ £121≈ €141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Erich Mayer, Study of Seated Female Nude, two, 1938, pencil on paper
    Study of Seated Female Nude, two, 1938
    Drawing · Paper
    each: 26,5 by 20cm excluding frame; 39 by 32,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 352
    ZAR 1,757≈ $107≈ £80≈ €94Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Erich Mayer, Man in Profile, pencil and colour pencil on paper
    Man in Profile
    Drawing · Paper
    18,5 by 15cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 353
    ZAR 820≈ $50≈ £37≈ €44Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 800–1,200View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Erich Mayer, Composition with Ox-wagon and Figure, 1951, pencil on card
    Composition with Ox-wagon and Figure, 1951
    Drawing · Board
    15 by 25,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 354
    ZAR 2,343≈ $143≈ £107≈ €125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,000–2,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Erich Mayer, Landscape with Wagon and Figure, 1930, pencil on paper
    Landscape with Wagon and Figure, 1930
    Drawing · Paper
    16,5 by 24,5cm excluding frame; 26 by 33 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 356
    ZAR 2,343≈ $143≈ £107≈ €125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,000–2,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Erich Mayer, Camp Scene with Figures and Wagons, 1925, oil on canvas laid down on board
    Camp Scene with Figures and Wagons, 1925
    Oil · Canvas
    14 by 21cm excluding frame; 33 by 40 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 117
    ZAR 26,428≈ $1,616≈ £1,200≈ €1,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Erich Mayer, Boompies en Berge/Trees and Mountains, 1940, watercolour on paper
    Boompies en Berge/Trees and Mountains, 1940
    Watercolor · Paper
    9 by 14cm excluding frame; 15,5 by 20,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 170
    ZAR 2,108≈ $129≈ £95≈ €110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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Erich Mayer: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Erich Mayer at auction?

$28,640Sign up free to see, for An Extensive Landscape with a Baobab and a Crouching Man at Strauss & Co (May 2011) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Erich Mayer?

The median sale price is $679Sign up free to see across 154 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Erich Mayer have sold at auction?

154 of 191 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Erich Mayer?

Strauss & Co accounts for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co

About Erich Mayer

Erich Ernst Karl Mayer (1876–1960) was a German-Jewish artist, writer and philosopher who migrated and settled in South Africa and has been recognized for his contributions towards an indigenous South African artistic style.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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