Maurice van Essche Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1906–1977

Of the 130 lots by Maurice van Essche (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 77 found a buyer (59%). Half of the priced sales fell between $4.2kSign up free to see and $21kSign up free to see, with a median of $7.7kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $92.3kSign up free to see for Fishermen and Women I at Strauss & Co in May 2011. Most results come from Strauss & Co (129) and RK Auctioneers (1).

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1. 
   Self Portrait as a Clown

   Oil · Board

   36 by 29cm excluding frame; 63 by 56 by 5,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 28, 2022 · Lot 71
   ZAR 23,450≈ $1,368≈ £1,132≈ €1,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Kongo Man en Drie Vroue (Congolese Man and Three Women)

   Oil · Canvas

   75,5 by 62,5cm excluding frame; 105 by 92 by 3,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 22, 2022 · Lot 275
   ZAR 193,460≈ $11,194≈ £9,409≈ €10,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Stillewe me Vrugte (Still Life with Fruit)

   Oil · Board

   24,5 by 34,5cm excluding frame; 46,5 by 56,5 by 5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 22, 2022 · Lot 271
   ZAR 36,416≈ $2,107≈ £1,771≈ €2,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Figures in Forest

   Oil · Canvas

   40,5 by 61,5cm excluding frame; 57 by 77,5 by 6cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 3, 2022 · Lot 31
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Fishermen, Woman and Boat

   Oil · Canvas

   53,5 by 64cm excluding frame; 75,5 by 86,5 by 6cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 156
   ZAR 82,075≈ $4,557≈ £4,063≈ €4,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   In Basutholand

   Oil · Canvas

   53 by 63,5cm excluding frame; 75 by 85,5 by 6cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 147
   ZAR 76,213≈ $4,231≈ £3,773≈ €4,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
7. 
   Christ With A Bulrush

   Oil · Canvas

   93,5 by 61cm excluding frame; 124,5 by 92,5 by 7cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 91
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   Fisher Folk on the Beach

   Oil · Canvas

   60,5 by 75,5cm excluding frame; 63,5 by 79 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Sep 21, 2022 · Lot 234
   ZAR 136,560≈ $7,735≈ £6,819≈ €7,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
9. 
   Two Figures in an Arid Landscape

   Oil · Canvas

   62 by 77cm excluding frame; 83 by 98,5 by 6,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Sep 21, 2022 · Lot 233
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
10. 
    Nudes on the Riverbank

    Oil · Panel

    26 by 34cm excluding frame; 46,5 by 54 by 5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jul 25, 2022 · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
11. 
    Portrait of a Girl

    Oil · Board

    43 by 28,5cm excluding frame; 56,5 by 41,5 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 180
    ZAR 44,555≈ $2,772≈ £2,276≈ €2,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
12. 
    Native Woman (Congo)

    Oil · Canvas

    62 by 33,5cm excluding frame; 77 by 49 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 156
    ZAR 93,800≈ $5,835≈ £4,792≈ €5,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
13. 
    Mother and Child

    Oil · Board

    32 by 26cm excluding frame; 45 by 30 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Apr 25, 2022 · Lot 15
    ZAR 46,900≈ $2,990≈ £2,347≈ €2,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
14. 
    Blue Curtain

    Oil · Board

    90 by 58cm excluding frame; 111 by 80 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 18, 2021 · Lot 196
    ZAR 341,400≈ $24,424≈ £17,185≈ €19,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 350,000–450,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
15. 
    Still Life in the Artist's Studio

    Oil · Board

    64 by 98cm excluding frame; 84 by 118 by 7cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 18, 2021 · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
16. 
    Still Life with Calabashes and Mask

    Oil · Board

    40 by 47cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2019 · Lot 94
    ZAR 68,280≈ $4,593≈ £3,566≈ €4,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
17. 
    Mother and Child

    Oil · Canvas

    53,5 by 37cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 19, 2019 · Lot 131
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
18. 
    Fishermen

    Oil · Board

    29 by 36cm excluding frame; 47,5 by 54,5 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 8, 2019 · Lot 184
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
19. 
    Bridge over the Lualaba River, Congo

    Oil · Canvas

    53 by 63,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 20, 2019 · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 120,000–140,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
20. 
    Still Life with Grapes and Jug

    Oil · Board

    49 by 59,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 20, 2019 · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
21. 
    La Seine à Bougival Rivière

    Oil · Canvas

    53 by 64cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 4, 2018 · Lot 287
    ZAR 159,320≈ $12,715≈ £9,498≈ €10,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
22. 
    Carriers

    Oil · Board

    50,5 by 60cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 4, 2018 · Lot 276
    ZAR 204,840≈ $16,348≈ £12,212≈ €13,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
23. 
    Portrait of a Man

    Oil · Board

    32,5 by 25,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 4, 2018 · Lot 275
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 120,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
24. 
    Seated Nude

    Oil · Canvas

    73 by 52cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 4, 2018 · Lot 265
    ZAR 398,300≈ $31,788≈ £23,746≈ €27,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
25. 
    Mother and Child

    Oil · Canvas

    53,5 by 37cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 13, 2017 · Lot 338
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
26. 
    Two Congolese Women

    Oil · Board

    64 by 53cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 5, 2017 · Lot 240
    ZAR 204,624≈ $16,061≈ £12,440≈ €14,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
27. 
    Congolese Women

    Oil · Board

    58,5 by 48cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 5, 2017 · Lot 239
    ZAR 170,520≈ $13,384≈ £10,366≈ €11,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
28. 
    Still Life with White Jug

    Oil · Canvas

    54,5 by 39,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2016 · Lot 225
    ZAR 227,360≈ $16,897≈ £13,601≈ €15,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
29. 
    Still Life with Grapes and Jug

    Oil · Board

    49 by 59,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2016 · Lot 220
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
30. 
    Brakdak Homes in the Knersvlakte District near Nieuwoudtville

    Oil · Canvas

    53,5 by 64cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2016 · Lot 211
    ZAR 159,152≈ $11,828≈ £9,520≈ €10,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
31. 
    Water Bearer

    Oil · Canvas

    67 by 48cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 23, 2016 · Lot 298
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
32. 
    Water Carriers

    Oil · Canvas

    53 by 63,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 23, 2016 · Lot 297
    ZAR 170,520≈ $10,917≈ £7,538≈ €9,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
33. 
    Seated Nude

    Oil · Panel

    31,5 by 23cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 23, 2016 · Lot 72
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 50,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
34. 
    Water Bearer

    Oil · Canvas

    67 by 48cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 9, 2015 · Lot 245
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
35. 
    Water Carriers

    Oil · Canvas

    76 by 53cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 9, 2015 · Lot 224
    ZAR 79,576≈ $5,583≈ £3,700≈ €5,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
36. 
    View of a Hilltop Town

    Oil · Panel

    26 by 46,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 9, 2015 · Lot 34
    ZAR 47,746≈ $3,350≈ £2,220≈ €3,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
37. 
    Congolese Figures

    Oil · Board

    121,5 by 90cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 1, 2015 · Lot 254
    ZAR 522,928≈ $42,671≈ £28,043≈ €38,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–600,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
38. 
    Female Nude with Headscarf

    Oil · Canvas

    75,5 by 65cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 1, 2015 · Lot 252
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
39. 
    Young Girl Leaning on a Chair

    Oil · Board

    45,5 by 30cm excluding frame; 57 by 41 by 5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Apr 20, 2015 · Lot 314
    ZAR 59,721≈ $4,935≈ £3,312≈ €4,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
40. 
    Aged Harlequin

    Oil · Panel

    18 by 17cm excluding frame; 33 by 32 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Apr 20, 2015 · Lot 259
    ZAR 23,420≈ $1,935≈ £1,299≈ €1,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
41. 
    Interior with Still Life and Nude Study

    Oil · Board

    60 by 70cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 10, 2014 · Lot 223
    ZAR 250,096≈ $22,316≈ £14,033≈ €17,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
42. 
    Harlequin

    Oil · Board

    120 by 90cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 30, 2014 · Lot 229
    ZAR 738,920≈ $69,798≈ £40,959≈ €51,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–600,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
43. 
    Two Dancing Congolese Figures

    Oil · Board

    33 by 23,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 134
    ZAR 43,199≈ $4,170≈ £2,610≈ €3,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
44. 
    Beachside Houses

    Oil · Panel

    51 by 68cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 20, 2013 · Lot 218
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
45. 
    Congolese Figures in a Clearing

    Oil · Board

    25 by 46,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 20, 2013 · Lot 33
    ZAR 62,524≈ $6,609≈ £4,348≈ €5,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
46. 
    Water Carriers

    Oil · Canvas

    36,5 by 53,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2012 · Lot 178
    ZAR 50,130≈ $5,756≈ £3,625≈ €4,520Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
47. 
    A Malay Woman

    Oil · Canvas

    65 by 54cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 296
    ZAR 189,380≈ $23,782≈ £14,824≈ €17,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 160,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
48. 
    A Mother with Children in a Landscape

    Oil · Canvas

    73 by 60,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 295
    ZAR 233,940≈ $29,378≈ £18,312≈ €21,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
49. 
    A Woman in a Black Corset

    Oil · Canvas

    53 by 36,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 292
    ZAR 167,100≈ $20,984≈ £13,080≈ €15,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
50. 
    Bringing in the Catch

    Oil · Canvas

    54 by 65cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 276
    ZAR 178,240≈ $22,383≈ £13,952≈ €16,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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