Louis Maqhubela Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1939–2021

Of the 26 lots by Louis Maqhubela (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 19 found a buyer (73%). The median price realised is $1.4kSign up free to see across 19 priced sales; the middle half sold for $802Sign up free to see–$2kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is The Traveller, sold at Strauss & Co in May 2022 for $5kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Strauss & Co (26).

ZAR 79,660≈ $4,985≈ £3,992≈ €4,729Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe TravellerStrauss & Co202226auction results2009–2026years recorded73%sold$1.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Louis Maqhubela works on paper: key figures

Auction results: 26
Sold rate: 73%
Active at auction: 2009–2026
Median price: $1.4kSign up free to see
Record price: $5kSign up free to see The Traveller, Strauss & Co, May 2022

Top auction houses: Strauss & Co (26)

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All works on paper results

First Call, 1997
Oil · Paper
57 by 76cm excluding frame; 103 by 120,5 by 3,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Jun 17, 2026 · Lot 2
ZAR 14,053≈ $866≈ £646≈ €747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Street Corner, 1960
Drawing · Paper
25 by 19,5cm excluding frame; 40 by 34,5 by 1,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Sep 30, 2025 · Lot 21
ZAR 9,010≈ $522≈ £388≈ €444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Untitled, 1971
Mixed media · Paper
55,5 by 72,5cm excluding frame; 76 by 90,5 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Aug 18, 2025 · Lot 2
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Sofiatown (sic)
Mixed media · Paper
37,5 by 70,5cm excluding frame; 61 by 93,5 by 4,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 27, 2025 · Lot 6
ZAR 49,245≈ $2,749≈ £2,029≈ €2,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Flagstaff
Pastel · Paper
57 by 76cm excluding frame; 101,5 by 121 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Apr 15, 2024 · Lot 64
ZAR 11,725≈ $618≈ £496≈ €580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract
Pastel · Paper
57,5 by 66,5cm excluding frame; 79 by 86 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Oct 9, 2023 · Lot 140
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Houses
Watercolor · Board
38 by 56cm excluding frame; 56 by 74 by 5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 240
ZAR 3,283≈ $172≈ £138≈ €158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract Composition with a Figure
Pastel · Paper
50 by 72cm excluding frame; 77 by 99,5 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 142
ZAR 14,070≈ $737≈ £590≈ €678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Figure with Animals
Pastel · Paper
50 by 72cm excluding frame; 79 by 101 by 5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 138
ZAR 35,175≈ $1,844≈ £1,474≈ €1,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Traveller
Pastel · Paper
70,5 by 108cm excluding frame; 74 by 111,5 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 17, 2022 · Lot 137
ZAR 79,660≈ $4,985≈ £3,992≈ €4,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Figure and Bird
Mixed media · Paper
30,5 by 39cm excluding frame; 46 by 52,5 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Aug 10, 2021 · Lot 202
ZAR 17,588≈ $1,188≈ £857≈ €1,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
At the Beerhall
Watercolor · Paper
sheet size: 20 by 33cm; 40,5 by 50,5 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Jul 15, 2019 · Lot 249
ZAR 25,795≈ $1,861≈ £1,484≈ €1,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract with Village and Bird
Mixed media · Paper
53 by 58cm excluding frame; 76 by 78 by 1,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Jul 15, 2019 · Lot 218
ZAR 19,933≈ $1,438≈ £1,147≈ €1,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract with Bird
Mixed media · Paper
57 by 57cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · May 20, 2019 · Lot 135
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract with Village and Bird
Mixed media · Paper
53 by 58cm excluding frame; 76 by 78 by 1,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 204
ZAR 21,105≈ $1,482≈ £1,121≈ €1,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Seated Man
Mixed media · Paper
37 by 26,5cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Oct 22, 2018 · Lot 333
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Figure and Bird
Pastel · Paper
30,5 by 39cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Jun 4, 2018 · Lot 159
ZAR 20,484≈ $1,635≈ £1,221≈ €1,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract
Pastel
image size: 32,5 by 50cm; 52 by 69 by 1,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Jul 18, 2016 · Lot 202
ZAR 14,052≈ $985≈ £743≈ €891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Figure with Doves
Mixed media · Paper
65 by 65cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Jun 30, 2014 · Lot 112
ZAR 31,831≈ $3,007≈ £1,764≈ €2,201Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Composition with Cockerel, Dog, Figure and Fish
Mixed media · Paper
55,5 by 55,5cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Jun 30, 2014 · Lot 111
ZAR 22,736≈ $2,148≈ £1,260≈ €1,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract
Pastel · Paper
44,5 by 32cm excluding frame; 61 by 48,5 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Apr 23, 2014 · Lot 144
ZAR 4,684≈ $442≈ £263≈ €319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Metro Train through a Township
Mixed media · Paper
49 by 69cm excluding frame; 70,5 by 90,5 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Apr 23, 2014 · Lot 135
ZAR 14,052≈ $1,325≈ £789≈ €958Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
A Township Scene
Mixed media · Paper
49 by 69cm excluding frame; 70,5 by 90,5 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 15, 2013 · Lot 160
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Wood Collectors, 1965
Drawing · Paper
70 by 50cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 64
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
A Township Scene
Mixed media · Paper
49 by 69cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 1, 2010 · Lot 134
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
A Figural Composition
Mixed media · Paper
65,5 by 66,5cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Sep 7, 2009 · Lot 175
ZAR 15,596≈ $2,056≈ £1,253≈ €1,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 9,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗