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Lucas Sithole

South African · 1931–1994 · Sculptor

Lucas Sithole OIS (1931–1994) was a South African sculptor best known for his work in mainly indigenous woods, as well as for his sculptures in bronze, stone, and other media. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Lucas Sithole, Charging Afrikander (Afrikaner Bull) (LS 6718), 1967, IronwoodCharging Afrikander (Afrikaner Bull) (LS 6718)Strauss & Co · ZAR 946,900≈ $135,246≈ £83,434≈ €95,627Sign up to see
  2. Lucas Sithole, When I'm Guitaring (LS 7912), 1979, Msimbiti woodWhen I'm Guitaring (LS 7912)Strauss & Co · ZAR 668,400≈ $83,938≈ £52,320≈ €61,081Sign up to see
  3. Lucas Sithole, Mother and Child (LS 6902), wood with green oxide patinaMother and Child (LS 6902)Strauss & Co · ZAR 557,000≈ $69,948≈ £43,600≈ €50,901Sign up to see

Lucas Sithole’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 48 auction results for Lucas Sithole between 2009 and 2026, of which 33 sold (69%). Recorded sale prices range from $497Sign up free to see to $135kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $135kSign up free to see for Charging Afrikander (Afrikaner Bull) (LS 6718) at Strauss & Co in May 2011. The most common medium is sculpture (25 lots). Results come from Strauss & Co (48).

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  1. Lucas Sithole, Ngikulethele (I've Brought the Message) (LS8410), 1984, indigenous wood, on a liquid metal base
    Ngikulethele (I've Brought the Message) (LS8410), 1984
    indigenous wood, on a liquid metal base · Panel
    height: 68cm excluding base, 94,5cm including base; width: 18cm; depth: 14cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 540
    ZAR 72,075≈ $4,214≈ £3,152≈ €3,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Lucas Sithole, Tornados Daughter (LS8716), wild olive wood on tamboti base with a verdigris patina
    Tornados Daughter (LS8716)
    Sculpture · Panel
    height: 126cm; width: 21cm; depth: 20cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 281
    ZAR 187,600≈ $10,885≈ £8,284≈ €9,391Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Lucas Sithole, Very Tired Bull ('Nkunzikhathebe') (LS 8004), wild olive wood
    Very Tired Bull ('Nkunzikhathebe') (LS 8004)
    wild olive wood · Panel
    height: 42cm; width: 22,5cm; depth: 25,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 355
    ZAR 175,875≈ $10,132≈ £7,428≈ €8,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Lucas Sithole, Confused, Timulo wood, on a liquid metal base
    Confused
    Timulo wood, on a liquid metal base · Panel
    height: 40,5cm excluding base, 46,5cm including base; width: 10cm; depth: 10cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 45
    ZAR 87,938≈ $4,909≈ £3,623≈ €4,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Lucas Sithole, Mask, beaten copper with copper oxide
    Mask
    beaten copper with copper oxide · Panel
    height: 58,5cm; width: 26cm; depth: 8,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 257
    ZAR 29,313≈ $1,625≈ £1,267≈ €1,530Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Lucas Sithole, Nobody Appreciates Me, No Matter How Hard I Try (LS7629), 1976, Rhodesian teak
    Nobody Appreciates Me, No Matter How Hard I Try (LS7629), 1976
    Rhodesian teak
    height: 42cm; width: 10cm; depth: 8cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 36
    ZAR 37,520≈ $2,127≈ £1,611≈ €1,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Lucas Sithole, Elongated Figure, patinated wood on a painted wooden base
    Elongated Figure
    Sculpture · Panel
    height: 56cm; width: 15,5cm; depth: 8cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 144
    ZAR 93,800≈ $4,971≈ £3,917≈ €4,584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Lucas Sithole, Lost Shepherd, LS6203, bronze with a green patina, on a wooden base
    Lost Shepherd, LS6203
    Sculpture
    height: 41cm including base; width: 20,5cm; depth: 18,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 284
    ZAR 49,245≈ $2,581≈ £2,063≈ €2,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Lucas Sithole, But I am What I Am Crying (For)?/ Kodwa Ngikhale Lani? (LS8011), 1980, tambotie wood
    But I am What I Am Crying (For)?/ Kodwa Ngikhale Lani? (LS8011), 1980
    tambotie wood · Panel
    height: 76
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 250
    ZAR 284,500≈ $16,114≈ £14,206≈ €16,267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Lucas Sithole, Cat Figure (LS 9301), 1993, Rhodesian teak
    Cat Figure (LS 9301), 1993
    Rhodesian teak
    height: 15,5cm; length: 66cm; width: 13cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 36
    ZAR 8,208≈ $513≈ £419≈ €485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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Lucas Sithole: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Lucas Sithole at auction?

$135,246Sign up free to see, for Charging Afrikander (Afrikaner Bull) (LS 6718) at Strauss & Co (May 2011) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Lucas Sithole?

The median sale price is $11.7kSign up free to see across 33 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Lucas Sithole have sold at auction?

33 of 48 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Lucas Sithole?

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

About Lucas Sithole

Lucas Sithole OIS (1931–1994) was a South African sculptor best known for his work in mainly indigenous woods, as well as for his sculptures in bronze, stone, and other media.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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