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Esther Mahlangu

South African · b. 1935 · Painter

Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu is a South African artist known for her bold, large-scale paintings inspired by her Ndebele heritage. Raised on a farm in the Mpumalanga region, she… (Wikipedia)

ZAR 375,200≈ $20,306≈ £17,944≈ €20,592Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUntitled (Ndebele in Pink and Blue)Strauss & Co140lots offered2011–2026years recorded88%sold (116)$3.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Untitled (Ndebele in Pink and Blue) by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, sold Oct 2022Untitled (Ndebele in Pink and Blue)Strauss & Co · ZAR 375,200≈ $20,306≈ £17,944≈ €20,592Sign up to see
  2. Ndebele Scene by Esther Mahlangu, 1991, acrylic on unstretched canvas, sold Sep 2026Ndebele SceneStrauss & Co · ZAR 293,125≈ $18,013≈ £13,359≈ €15,610Sign up to see
  3. Untitled (Double Ndebele Pattern) by Esther Mahlangu, 2017, acrylic on canvas, sold May 2026Untitled (Double Ndebele Pattern)Strauss & Co · ZAR 257,950≈ $15,771≈ £11,709≈ €13,556Sign up to see

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  1. Untitled (Ndebele Motif) by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2024
    Untitled (Ndebele Motif)
    Acrylic · Canvas
    61 by 122 by 4cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 30
    ZAR 111,388≈ $6,239≈ £4,843≈ €5,858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Untitled (2007) by Esther Mahlangu, colour screenprint on paper, sold Oct 2024
    Untitled (2007)
    Screenprint · Paper
    image size: 40,5 by 52,5cm; 63,5 by 75 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 409
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,994≈ £1,524≈ €1,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Untitled (Ndebele Scene) by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (Ndebele Scene)
    Acrylic · Canvas
    113 by 151cm excluding frame; 117 by 153,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 219
    ZAR 105,525≈ $5,984≈ £4,528≈ €5,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Untitled 2014 by Esther Mahlangu, silkscreen print on Somerset Velvet 330gsm paper with varnish, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled 2014
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 32/80
    image size: 47 by 70cm; 69 by 92 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 16
    ZAR 64,488≈ $3,656≈ £2,769≈ €3,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Ndbele Abstract 26 by Esther Mahlangu, 2010, acrylic on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Ndbele Abstract 26, 2010
    Acrylic · Canvas
    104.9 x 155.3 cm (41 1/4 x 61 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    £4,826≈ $6,317≈ €5,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Untitled 2014 by Esther Mahlangu, screenprint on Somerset Velvet 330gsm paper with varnish, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled 2014
    Screenprint · Paper
    image size: 47 by 70cm; sheet size: 57 by 80cm; 69 by 92 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 16
    ZAR 25,795≈ $1,441≈ £1,101≈ €1,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Abstract Ndebele Patterns by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Abstract Ndebele Patterns
    Acrylic · Canvas
    height: 65cm; width: 90cm; depth: 4cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 77
    ZAR 70,350≈ $3,930≈ £3,003≈ €3,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Abstract Patterns by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Abstract Patterns
    Acrylic · Canvas
    diameter: 90cm; depth: 2cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 78
    ZAR 70,350≈ $3,930≈ £3,003≈ €3,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Untitled (Ndebele Pattern with Green and Pink) by Esther Mahlangu, silkscreen print on Somerset Velvet 330gsm paper with varnish, sold Aug 2024
    Untitled (Ndebele Pattern with Green and Pink)
    Screenprint · Paper
    image size: 47 by 70cm; sheet size: 57 by 80cm; 69 by 92 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 14
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,931≈ £1,512≈ €1,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Untitled (Diagonal Pattern) by Esther Mahlangu, acrylic on canvasboard, sold Aug 2024
    Untitled (Diagonal Pattern)
    Acrylic · Canvas
    11 by 17cm excluding frame; 23 by 28,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 308
    ZAR 41,038≈ $2,253≈ £1,764≈ €2,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
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About Esther Mahlangu

Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu is a South African artist known for her bold, large-scale paintings inspired by her Ndebele heritage. Raised on a farm in the Mpumalanga region, she began painting as a child but did not receive critical recognition until the late 1980s. She is one of the most prominent contemporary practitioners of Ndebele house painting and has brought international attention to the art form by adapting its style to alternative materials such as canvas, metal, and clothing.

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