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Jürgen Schadeberg

German · 1931–2020 · Photographer

Jürgen Schadeberg was a German-born South African photographer and artist. He photographed key moments in South African history, including iconic photographs such as Nelson… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Jürgen Schadeberg, Miriam Makeba, Johannesburg 1955, silver gelatin archival hand-printMiriam Makeba, Johannesburg 1955Strauss & Co · ZAR 323,470≈ $18,402≈ £13,934≈ €16,543Sign up to see
  2. Jürgen Schadeberg, Nelson Mandela in his law office, gelatin silver printNelson Mandela in his law officeStrauss & Co · ZAR 107,996≈ $11,415≈ £7,510≈ €8,881Sign up to see
  3. Jürgen Schadeberg, Miriam Makeba, Johannesburg 1955, gelatin silver printMiriam Makeba, Johannesburg 1955Strauss & Co · ZAR 73,892≈ $7,810≈ £5,138≈ €6,077Sign up to see

Jürgen Schadeberg’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).

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ArtSell has recorded 54 auction results for Jürgen Schadeberg between 2008 and 2026, of which 39 sold (72%). Recorded sale prices range from $170Sign up free to see to $18.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $18.4kSign up free to see for Miriam Makeba, Johannesburg 1955 at Strauss & Co in September 2024. The most common medium is photographs (50 lots). Most results come from Strauss & Co (41), Lempertz (11) and Van Ham (2).

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  1. Jürgen Schadeberg, Nelson Mandela in his Law Office, Johannesburg 1952, 1952, silver gelatin print
    Nelson Mandela in his Law Office, Johannesburg 1952, 1952
    Photograph
    image size: 25,5 by 25,5cm; 60 by 49,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 261
    ZAR 29,277≈ $1,810≈ £1,335≈ €1,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Jürgen Schadeberg, Treason Trial, Johannesburg, 1956, silver gelatin print
    Treason Trial, Johannesburg, 1956
    Photograph
    image size: 19 by 19cm; 59 by 48,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 263
    ZAR 18,019≈ $1,114≈ £822≈ €961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Jürgen Schadeberg, Johannesburg (Manual Labourers Digging a Trench), 1951, silver gelatin print
    Johannesburg (Manual Labourers Digging a Trench), 1951
    Photograph
    image size: 20,5 by 20cm; sheet size: 30,5 by 24cm; 46 by 43 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 8
    ZAR 9,369≈ $569≈ £425≈ €499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Jürgen Schadeberg, Johannesburg (Manual Labourers Digging Trench), 1951, gelatin silver print
    Johannesburg (Manual Labourers Digging Trench), 1951
    Photograph
    image size: 25 by 25cm; 52 by 52 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 434
    ZAR 23,422≈ $1,369≈ £1,024≈ €1,183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Jürgen Schadeberg, Johannesburg 1952, ANC President J.S. Moroka, Nelson Mandela and Yusuf Dadoo, 1952, silver gelatin print on paper
    Johannesburg 1952, ANC President J.S. Moroka, Nelson Mandela and Yusuf Dadoo, 1952
    Photograph · Paper
    image size: 34,5 by 34cm; 91 by 66,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 435
    ZAR 23,422≈ $1,369≈ £1,024≈ €1,183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Jürgen Schadeberg, Sophiatown Removals, 1955, silver gelatin print on paper
    Sophiatown Removals, 1955
    Photograph · Paper
    image size: 25 by 25cm; 52 by 51 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 436
    ZAR 23,422≈ $1,369≈ £1,024≈ €1,183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Jürgen Schadeberg, Getting ready for a photo session, 1954, Gelatin silver print, printed
    Getting ready for a photo session, 1954
    Photograph
    25.6 x 25.5 cm (40.4 x 30.4 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 649
    €882≈ $1,029≈ £773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €900–1,200View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Jürgen Schadeberg, School Playground, London 1968, 1968/2008, Gelatinesilberabzug auf Barytpapier
    School Playground, London 1968, 1968/2008
    Photograph · Paper
    30 x 45cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 57
    €660≈ $764≈ £563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Jürgen Schadeberg, Peeping cop, Berlin, 1961, Gelatin silver print, printed
    Peeping cop, Berlin, 1961
    Photograph
    52.5 x 35.2 cm (60.5 x 45.7 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 735
    €1,449≈ $1,643≈ £1,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Jürgen Schadeberg, Miriam Makeba, Johannesburg 1955, silver gelatin archival hand-print
    Miriam Makeba, Johannesburg 1955
    Photograph
    image size: 36 by 24,5cm; 42,5 by 32 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 369
    ZAR 323,470≈ $18,402≈ £13,934≈ €16,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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Jürgen Schadeberg: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Jürgen Schadeberg at auction?

$18,402Sign up free to see, for Miriam Makeba, Johannesburg 1955 at Strauss & Co (September 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Jürgen Schadeberg?

The median sale price is $2.1kSign up free to see across 39 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Jürgen Schadeberg have sold at auction?

39 of 54 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Jürgen Schadeberg?

Strauss & Co, Lempertz and Van Ham account for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co · Lempertz · Van Ham

About Jürgen Schadeberg

Jürgen Schadeberg was a German-born South African photographer and artist. He photographed key moments in South African history, including iconic photographs such as Nelson Mandela at Robben Island prison. He also lived, worked and taught in London and Spain, and photographed in many African countries.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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