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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Record prices
Self-portrait (with the help of optometrist) R and L from Retinal ShiftPhillips · £27,500≈ $35,533≈ €31,188Sign up to see
CJRStrauss & Co · ZAR 216,220≈ $14,547≈ £11,164≈ €13,418Sign up to see
Donkey 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).
Lots sold
16
of 39 offered · 2010–2026
Sell-through
41%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | 1 | 20% | $14.5kSign up | $14.5kSign up | $14.5kSign up |
| Oil | 5 | 1 | 20% | $14.5kSign up | $14.5kSign up | $14.5kSign up |
| Works on paper | 5 | 1 | 20% | $2.7kSign up | $2.7kSign up | $2.7kSign up |
| Drawing | 5 | 1 | 20% | $2.7kSign up | $2.7kSign up | $2.7kSign up |
| Prints & multiples | 1 | 0 | 0% | —Sign up | —Sign up | — |
| Print (other) | 1 | 0 | 0% | —Sign up | —Sign up | — |
| Photography | 27 | 13 | 48% | $7.5kSign up | $4.2kSign up | $35.5kSign up |
| Photograph | 27 | 13 | 48% | $7.5kSign up | $4.2kSign up | $35.5kSign up |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% | $9kSign up | $9kSign up | $9kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.