Michael Costello Paintings: Auction Prices

South African · 1948–2021

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Michael Costello paintings between 2016 and 2026, of which 3 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $263 to $659, with a median of $396 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $659 for “Skulls and Figures” at Strauss & Co in 2022.

Record: Skulls and Figures — $659Sign up free to see

Price chart & statistics for Michael Costello →

All paintings results

1. 
   Wild Dogs

   Oil · Canvas

   75 by 100,5cm excluding frame; 100 by 125 by 5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 11, 2026 · Lot 184
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Leopard, 2000

   Oil · Canvas

   74,5 by 89,5cm excluding frame; 101 by 114,5 by 5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 9, 2026 · Lot 157
   ZAR 6,607≈ $396≈ £297≈ €343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Skulls and Figures

   Oil · Canvas

   90,5 by 120,5cm excluding frame; 109,5 by 138,5 by 5,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 28, 2022 · Lot 227
   ZAR 10,553≈ $659≈ £539≈ €624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Portrait of a Lady in a White Turban

   Oil · Board

   34 by 19cm excluding frame; 54,5 by 39,5 by 1cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jul 18, 2016 · Lot 183
   ZAR 3,748≈ $263≈ £198≈ €238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

Other media by Michael Costello

PrintsOil PaintingsWoodcuts & Linocuts

All Michael Costello auction results → · Own a painting by Michael Costello? Get a free auction estimate →