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Louis Maqhubela

South African · 1939–2021

Louis Khehla Maqhubela was a South African artist. (Wikipedia)

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30auction results2009–2026years recorded73%sold (22)$1.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Louis Maqhubela, The Couple, oil and sand on boardThe CoupleStrauss & Co · ZAR 96,628≈ $9,328≈ £5,837≈ €6,965Sign up to see
  2. Louis Maqhubela, The Traveller, charcoal and pastel on paperThe TravellerStrauss & Co · ZAR 79,660≈ $4,985≈ £3,992≈ €4,729Sign up to see
  3. Louis Maqhubela, Figure with Doves, mixed media on paperFigure with DovesStrauss & Co · ZAR 31,831≈ $3,007≈ £1,764≈ €2,201Sign up to see

Louis Maqhubela’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 30 auction results for Louis Maqhubela between 2009 and 2026, of which 22 sold (73%). Recorded sale prices range from $172Sign up free to see to $9.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $9.3kSign up free to see for The Couple at Strauss & Co in November 2013. The most common medium is pastels (8 lots). Results come from Strauss & Co (30).

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  1. Louis Maqhubela, First Call, 1997, oil on paper
    First Call, 1997
    Oil · Paper
    57 by 76cm excluding frame; 103 by 120,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 2
    ZAR 14,053≈ $866≈ £646≈ €747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Louis Maqhubela, Street Corner, 1960, charcoal on paper
    Street Corner, 1960
    Drawing · Paper
    25 by 19,5cm excluding frame; 40 by 34,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 21
    ZAR 9,010≈ $522≈ £388≈ €444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Louis Maqhubela, Sofiatown (sic), mixed media on paper
    Sofiatown (sic)
    Mixed media · Paper
    37,5 by 70,5cm excluding frame; 61 by 93,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 6
    ZAR 49,245≈ $2,749≈ £2,029≈ €2,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Louis Maqhubela, Flagstaff, oil pastel on paper
    Flagstaff
    Pastel · Paper
    57 by 76cm excluding frame; 101,5 by 121 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 64
    ZAR 11,725≈ $618≈ £496≈ €580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Louis Maqhubela, Figure with Animals, pastel on paper
    Figure with Animals
    Pastel · Paper
    50 by 72cm excluding frame; 79 by 101 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 138
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,844≈ £1,474≈ €1,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Louis Maqhubela, Abstract Composition with a Figure, pastel on paper
    Abstract Composition with a Figure
    Pastel · Paper
    50 by 72cm excluding frame; 77 by 99,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 142
    ZAR 14,070≈ $737≈ £590≈ €678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Louis Maqhubela, Houses, watercolour on card
    Houses
    Watercolor · Board
    38 by 56cm excluding frame; 56 by 74 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 240
    ZAR 3,283≈ $172≈ £138≈ €158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Louis Maqhubela, The Traveller, charcoal and pastel on paper
    The Traveller
    Pastel · Paper
    70,5 by 108cm excluding frame; 74 by 111,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 137
    ZAR 79,660≈ $4,985≈ £3,992≈ €4,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Louis Maqhubela, Abstract Composition, monotype
    Abstract Composition
    Print (other)
    62,5 by 100cm excluding frame; 67,5 by 105 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 54
    ZAR 15,243≈ $943≈ £708≈ €837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Louis Maqhubela, Figure and Bird, mixed media on paper
    Figure and Bird
    Mixed media · Paper
    30,5 by 39cm excluding frame; 46 by 52,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 202
    ZAR 17,588≈ $1,188≈ £857≈ €1,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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Louis Maqhubela: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Louis Maqhubela at auction?

$9,328Sign up free to see, for The Couple at Strauss & Co (November 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Louis Maqhubela?

The median sale price is $1.5kSign up free to see across 22 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Louis Maqhubela have sold at auction?

22 of 30 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Louis Maqhubela?

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

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