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Mikhael Subotzky

South African · b. 1981 · Photographer

Mikhael Subotzky is a South African artist based in Johannesburg. His installation, film, video and photographic work have been exhibited widely in museums and galleries, and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Mikhael Subotzky, Self-portrait (with the help of optometrist) R and L from Retinal Shift, 2012, Unique archival pigment diptych, face-mounted to toughened glass smashed by the artist, executed 2018Self-portrait (with the help of optometrist) R and L from Retinal ShiftPhillips · £27,500≈ $35,533≈ €31,188Sign up to see
  2. Mikhael Subotzky, CJR, oil, acrylic and ink on canvasCJRStrauss & Co · ZAR 216,220≈ $14,547≈ £11,164≈ €13,418Sign up to see
  3. Mikhael Subotzky, Donkey Cart, Vaalkoppies (Beaufort West Rubbish Dump), 2006, Lightjet C-PrintDonkey Cart, Vaalkoppies (Beaufort West Rubbish Dump)Strauss & Co · ZAR 170,700≈ $12,212≈ £8,593≈ €9,992Sign up to see

Mikhael Subotzky’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 39 auction results for Mikhael Subotzky between 2010 and 2026, of which 16 sold (41%). Recorded sale prices range from $188Sign up free to see to $35.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $35.5kSign up free to see for Self-portrait (with the help of optometrist) R and L from Retinal Shift at Phillips in November 2018. The most common medium is photographs (27 lots). Most results come from Strauss & Co (35) and Phillips (4).

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  1. Mikhael Subotzky, Contestants in the Fancy Dress Competition at the Beaufort West Agricultural Show, Beaufort West, South Africa, 2006, Beaufort West Series, 2006, Lightjet C-Print
    Contestants in the Fancy Dress Competition at the Beaufort West Agricultural Show, Beaufort West, South Africa, 2006, Beaufort West Series, 2006
    Photograph
    image size: 14 by 13,5cm; sheet size: 15 by 15cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 32
    ZAR 7,027≈ $427≈ £319≈ €374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Mikhael Subotzky, Contestants in the Fancy Dress Competition at the Beaufort West Agricultural Show. Beaufort West, South Africa. 2006, 2006, Lightjet C-Print
    Contestants in the Fancy Dress Competition at the Beaufort West Agricultural Show. Beaufort West, South Africa. 2006, 2006
    Photograph
    image size: 14 by 13,5cm; sheet size: 15 by 15cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 24
    ZAR 11,711≈ $709≈ £524≈ €604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Mikhael Subotzky, Sticky Tape Transfer X, pigment inks and J-Lar tape on cotton paper
    Sticky Tape Transfer X
    Drawing · Other support
    image size: 31,5 by 35cm; 68,5 by 58,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 304
    ZAR 46,900≈ $2,668≈ £2,020≈ €2,399Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Mikhael Subotzky, Macio and Westpoint, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 2005, photographic print
    Macio and Westpoint, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 2005
    Photograph
    image size: 14 by 14cm; 25,5 by 25,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 69
    ZAR 3,518≈ $188≈ £148≈ €172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Mikhael Subotzky, Haystack, inkjet print on cotton rag paper
    Haystack
    Photograph · Other support
    100 by 100cm excluding frame; 118 by 116,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 70
    ZAR 140,700≈ $7,651≈ £6,219≈ €7,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Mikhael Subotzky, Shackles, Pollsmoor Maximum Security Prison (from the Die Vier Hoeke series), inkjet print on cotton rag paper
    Shackles, Pollsmoor Maximum Security Prison (from the Die Vier Hoeke series)
    Photograph · Other support
    image size: 46,5 by 70cm; sheet size: 56 by 78cm; 71 by 93,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 50
    ZAR 42,210≈ $2,292≈ £1,893≈ €2,159Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Mikhael Subotzky, Mirror, Beaufort West Prison, 2006, framed and mounted to Dibond, with face-mounted toughened glass smashed by the artist
    Mirror, Beaufort West Prison, 2006
    framed and mounted to Dibond, with face-mounted toughened glass smashed by the artist
    123,5 by 93,5cm excluding frame; 126,5 by 101,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 272
    ZAR 159,320≈ $9,024≈ £7,955≈ €9,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Mikhael Subotzky, Hermanus van Wyk, lightjet C-print on Fujicolor Crystal archive paper
    Hermanus van Wyk
    Photograph · Paper
    139 by 111cm excluding frame; 144 by 116 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 85
    ZAR 56,900≈ $3,561≈ £2,851≈ €3,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Mikhael Subotzky, Macio and Westpoint, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 2005, photographic print
    Macio and Westpoint, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 2005
    Photograph
    image size: 14 by 14cm; 25,5 by 25,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 183
    ZAR 3,752≈ $232≈ £174≈ €206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Mikhael Subotzky, Donkey Cart, Vaalkoppies (Beaufort West Rubbish Dump), 2006, Lightjet C-Print
    Donkey Cart, Vaalkoppies (Beaufort West Rubbish Dump), 2006
    Photograph
    109 by 132cm excluding frame; 136,5 by 159,5 by 6,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 158
    ZAR 170,700≈ $12,212≈ £8,593≈ €9,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–140,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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Mikhael Subotzky: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Mikhael Subotzky at auction?

$35,533Sign up free to see, for Self-portrait (with the help of optometrist) R and L from Retinal Shift at Phillips (November 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Mikhael Subotzky?

The median sale price is $5.9kSign up free to see across 16 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Mikhael Subotzky have sold at auction?

16 of 39 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Mikhael Subotzky?

Strauss & Co and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co · Phillips

About Mikhael Subotzky

Mikhael Subotzky is a South African artist based in Johannesburg. His installation, film, video and photographic work have been exhibited widely in museums and galleries, and received awards including the KLM Paul Huf Award, W. Eugene Smith Grant, Oskar Barnack Award and the Discovery Award at Rencontres d'Arles. He has published the books Beaufort West (2008), Retinal Shift (2012) and, with Patrick Waterhouse, Ponte City (2014). Subotzky is a member of Magnum Photos and his work is held in the collections of the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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