Helmut Starcke Acrylic Paintings: Auction Prices

South African · 1935–2017

ArtSell has recorded 18 auction results for Helmut Starcke acrylic paintings between 2009 and 2026, of which 9 sold (50% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,136 to $12,778, with a median of $8,422 across 9 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $12,778 for “Caprivi On My Mind #0” at Strauss & Co in 2023.

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All acrylic paintings results

1. 
   Passion, 1995

   Acrylic · Canvas

   121,5 by 102cm excluding frame; 124 by 104 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Sep 15, 2026 · Lot 108
   ZAR 140,700≈ $8,646≈ £6,413≈ €7,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–180,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   In the Beginning, 1999

   Acrylic · Canvas

   151 by 151 by 2,5cm, unframed

   Strauss & Co · Jun 23, 2026 · Lot 306
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Homage to Bridget and Larry, 1987

   Acrylic · Canvas

   152 by 152 by 3cm, unframed

   Strauss & Co · May 26, 2026 · Lot 70
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 120,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Moving Smile, 1967

   Acrylic · Canvas

   150 by 150cm excluding frame; 151 by 151 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jan 12, 2026 · Lot 38
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Moving Smile, 1967

   Acrylic · Canvas

   150 by 150cm excluding frame; 151 by 151 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 19, 2025 · Lot 151
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   Arabesque, 1994

   Acrylic · Canvas

   153 by 152,5 by 3cm, unframed

   Strauss & Co · Nov 18, 2025 · Lot 291
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
7. 
   Caprivi On My Mind #0

   Acrylic · Canvas

   150 by 150cm excluding frame; 153,5 by 153,5 by 5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 8, 2023 · Lot 4
   ZAR 234,500≈ $12,778≈ £10,099≈ €11,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–250,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   Clumsy Angel II

   Acrylic · Canvas

   118 by 98cm excluding frame; 135,5 by 115 by 6cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 28, 2023 · Lot 101
   ZAR 93,800≈ $5,161≈ £4,186≈ €4,761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
9. 
   Love

   Acrylic · Canvas

   119 by 99cm excluding frame; 121 by 101 by 3,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 28, 2023 · Lot 100
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
10. 
    Handsome Alien

    Acrylic · Canvas

    120 by 100 by 2,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 22, 2022 · Lot 238
    ZAR 193,460≈ $11,194≈ £9,409≈ €10,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–90,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
11. 
    Matrix

    Acrylic · Canvas

    150 by 150cm excluding frame; 156,5 by 156,5 by 6cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 3, 2022 · Lot 83
    ZAR 91,040≈ $4,928≈ £4,407≈ €5,053Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
12. 
    Feminine Mystique

    Acrylic · Canvas

    150 by 150cm by 2,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Jul 25, 2022 · Lot 2
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
13. 
    Composition with Carmine Bee-eaters, Butterflies and Locusts

    Acrylic · Canvas

    152 by 152 by 2,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · May 17, 2022 · Lot 103
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
14. 
    Ceci n'est pas une Pipe (This is not a Pipe)

    Acrylic · Paper

    sheet size: 18 by 25cm

    Strauss & Co · May 17, 2022 · Lot 101
    ZAR 34,140≈ $2,136≈ £1,711≈ €2,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
15. 
    Susurration (Karoo Travelogue #5), 1969

    Acrylic · Canvas

    151,5 by 151,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Feb 15, 2020 · Lot 20
    ZAR 125,180≈ $8,422≈ £6,464≈ €7,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
16. 
    Still Life with Roses and Dolls

    Acrylic · Canvas

    100,5 by 120cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 13, 2017 · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
17. 
    Dreams and Nightmares of M. de la Q., #2 (1999)

    Acrylic · Canvas

    180 by 180cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 23, 2012 · Lot 449
    ZAR 83,550≈ $9,555≈ £5,978≈ €7,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
18. 
    Still Life with Rose Tree and Fruit

    Acrylic · Canvas

    118 by 98cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 9, 2009 · Lot 60
    ZAR 44,560≈ $4,186≈ £3,037≈ €3,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 45,000–65,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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