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Esther Mahlangu Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1935

Of the 107 lots by Esther Mahlangu (paintings) recorded at auction between 2011 and 2026, 95 found a buyer (89%). Across 95 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2.5kSign up free to see to $6.3kSign up free to see (median $4.3kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $20.3kSign up free to see for Untitled (Ndebele in Pink and Blue) at Strauss & Co in October 2022. Sales were recorded mainly at Strauss & Co (95), Leland Little (5) and Blindarte (2).

ZAR 375,200≈ $20,306≈ £17,944≈ €20,592Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUntitled (Ndebele in Pink and Blue)Strauss & Co107auction results2011–2026years recorded89%sold$4.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Esther Mahlangu paintings: key figures

Auction results
107
Sold rate
89%
Active at auction
2011–2026
Median price
$4.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$20.3kSign up free to see Untitled (Ndebele in Pink and Blue), Strauss & Co, Oct 2022

Top auction houses: Strauss & Co (95), Leland Little (5), Blindarte (2)

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  1. Ndebele Design by Esther Mahlangu, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2019
    Ndebele Design
    Oil · Canvas
    60 by 80cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 111
    ZAR 31,864≈ $2,143≈ £1,664≈ €1,941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Ndebele Design by Esther Mahlangu, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2019
    Ndebele Design
    Oil · Canvas
    60 by 80 by 2,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 139
    ZAR 43,244≈ $2,873≈ £2,260≈ €2,549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Ndebele Patterns by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, sold Feb 2019
    Ndebele Patterns
    Acrylic · Canvas
    88 by 154,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 98
    ZAR 91,040≈ $6,447≈ £5,035≈ €5,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Abstract by Esther Mahlangu, 2011, Huile sur toile, sold Nov 2018
    Abstract, 2011
    Oil · Canvas
    68 x 88 cm
    PIASA ·
    €1,950≈ $2,203≈ £1,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–2,000View at PIASA ↗
  5. Ndebele Design by Esther Mahlangu, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2018
    Ndebele Design
    Oil · Canvas
    59,5 by 30 by 2,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 221
    ZAR 35,175≈ $2,462≈ £1,894≈ €2,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Ndebele Patterns by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, sold Jun 2018
    Ndebele Patterns
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60 by 80cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 176
    ZAR 22,760≈ $1,816≈ £1,357≈ €1,548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Ndebele Patterns by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2017
    Ndebele Patterns
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60 by 90cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 135
    ZAR 31,831≈ $2,186≈ £1,670≈ €1,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Ndebele Motifs by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, sold Jun 2017
    Ndebele Motifs
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60,5 by 80cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 172
    ZAR 22,736≈ $1,785≈ £1,382≈ €1,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Senza titolo by Esther Mahlangu, 2009, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2012
    Senza titolo, 2009
    Oil · Canvas
    60,5x61 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 393
    Result not publishedEst. €1,200–1,800View at Farsettiarte ↗
  10. Senza titolo by Esther Mahlangu, 2009, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2012
    Senza titolo, 2009
    Oil · Canvas
    60,5x60,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 391
    Result not publishedEst. €1,200–1,800View at Farsettiarte ↗
  11. Ndebele Wall Motifs by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, offered May 2011
    Ndebele Wall Motifs
    Acrylic · Canvas
    each approximately: 20 by 60cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  12. An Ndebele Blanket by Esther Mahlangu, oil on canvas, offered May 2011
    An Ndebele Blanket
    Oil · Canvas
    95 by 127cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 120
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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