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Nelson Makamo Drawings: Auction Prices

South African · b. 1982

ArtSell has recorded 58 auction results for Nelson Makamo drawings between 2017 and 2026, of which 55 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $240 to $15,371, with a median of $952 across 55 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $15,371 for “Children” at Strauss & Co in 2023.

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  1. Nelson Makamo, Boy and His Shadow, 2022, pen and ink on sketchbook paper
    Boy and His Shadow, 2022
    Drawing · Paper
    30,5 by 41,5cm excluding frame; 42 by 53,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 196
    ZAR 19,220≈ $1,188≈ £876≈ €1,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 9,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Nelson Makamo, Walking Figure, 2022, pen and ink on paper
    Walking Figure, 2022
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 29,5 by 40,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 194
    ZAR 30,032≈ $1,857≈ £1,369≈ €1,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Nelson Makamo, Mandela, Tambo, Sisulu, 2006, charcoal on paper
    Mandela, Tambo, Sisulu, 2006
    Drawing · Paper
    69,5 by 99cm excluding frame; 93,5 by 123 by 8cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 147
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Nelson Makamo, Portrait in Green, 2020, ink on paper
    Portrait in Green, 2020
    Drawing · Paper
    29,5 by 21cm excluding frame; 42,5 by 33,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 187
    ZAR 57,660≈ $3,610≈ £2,642≈ €3,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Nelson Makamo, Boy with Blue Hair, 2012, pen and ink on paper
    Boy with Blue Hair, 2012
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 32,5 by 18cm; 63 by 43 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 72
    ZAR 13,214≈ $758≈ £581≈ €659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 9,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Nelson Makamo, Walking Man, 2022, ink marker on paper
    Walking Man, 2022
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 32 by 24cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 125
    ZAR 32,830≈ $1,864≈ £1,377≈ €1,597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Nelson Makamo, In My Soul I Had To Listen, pencil on paper
    In My Soul I Had To Listen
    Drawing · Paper
    20,5 by 18cm excluding frame; 43,5 by 41 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 31
    ZAR 4,456≈ $246≈ £195≈ €234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Nelson Makamo, It Sounds Like Beautiful Like the Truth, pencil on paper
    It Sounds Like Beautiful Like the Truth
    Drawing · Paper
    42 by 30cm excluding frame; 55,5 by 43,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 355
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,130≈ £864≈ €1,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Nelson Makamo, Figure in Pink Dress, ink on paper
    Figure in Pink Dress
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 40,5 by 30cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 354
    ZAR 14,070≈ $798≈ £610≈ €728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Nelson Makamo, Mother and Child, ink on paper
    Mother and Child
    Drawing · Paper
    41,5 by 29,5cm excluding frame; 53 by 41 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 179
    ZAR 29,313≈ $1,599≈ £1,237≈ €1,469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  11. Nelson Makamo, Untitled (Woman with Turban), ink on paper
    Untitled (Woman with Turban)
    Drawing · Paper
    35,5 by 26cm excluding frame; 51,5 by 41 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 124
    ZAR 37,520≈ $2,005≈ £1,577≈ €1,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  12. Nelson Makamo, Untitled (Figures in Red), ink on paper
    Untitled (Figures in Red)
    Drawing · Paper
    24 by 32cm excluding frame; 35,5 by 43,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 123
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,065≈ £838≈ €991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  13. Nelson Makamo, Two Figures, pen and ink on paper
    Two Figures
    Drawing · Paper
    20 by 16,5cm excluding frame; 39,5 by 30,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 402
    ZAR 10,553≈ $558≈ £446≈ €521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  14. Nelson Makamo, Two Figures and a Shadow, pencil on paper
    Two Figures and a Shadow
    Drawing · Paper
    29,5 by 20cm excluding frame; 38,5 by 29,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 369
    ZAR 7,035≈ $372≈ £297≈ €347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  15. Nelson Makamo, Boy's Face, pencil on paper
    Boy's Face
    Drawing · Paper
    29 by 20cm excluding frame; 40,5 by 31 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 368
    ZAR 6,449≈ $341≈ £273≈ €318Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  16. Nelson Makamo, Face, charcoal on paper
    Face
    Drawing · Paper
    59 by 41,5cm excluding frame; 68,5 by 51,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 365
    ZAR 15,243≈ $807≈ £644≈ €752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  17. Nelson Makamo, Children, charcoal on paper
    Children
    Drawing · Paper
    160 by 121cm excluding frame; 177 by 138,5 by 8cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 83
    ZAR 293,125≈ $15,371≈ £12,281≈ €14,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  18. Nelson Makamo, Two Figures and a Shadow, pencil on paper
    Two Figures and a Shadow
    Drawing · Paper
    29,5 by 20cm excluding frame; 38,5 by 29,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 298
    ZAR 4,690≈ $274≈ £226≈ €261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  19. Nelson Makamo, Boy's Face, pencil on paper
    Boy's Face
    Drawing · Paper
    29 by 20cm excluding frame; 40,5 by 31 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 295
    ZAR 4,690≈ $274≈ £226≈ €261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  20. Nelson Makamo, Mandela, pencil on paper laid down on board
    Mandela
    Drawing · Paper
    41 by 29cm excluding frame; 64 by 51,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 226
    ZAR 17,588≈ $952≈ £841≈ €965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  21. Nelson Makamo, Two Figures and Blue Bag, pen and ink on paper
    Two Figures and Blue Bag
    Drawing · Paper
    35 by 100cm excluding frame; 44 by 109 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 212
    ZAR 49,245≈ $2,665≈ £2,355≈ €2,703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  22. Nelson Makamo, Figure Study, pen and pencil on paper
    Figure Study
    Drawing · Paper
    21,5 by 13,5cm excluding frame; 41,5 by 32,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 332
    ZAR 5,277≈ $293≈ £261≈ €300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  23. Nelson Makamo, Figure with Clenched Fist, pencil and ink on paper
    Figure with Clenched Fist
    Drawing · Paper
    40 by 29,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 331
    ZAR 29,313≈ $1,627≈ £1,451≈ €1,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  24. Nelson Makamo, Figures Walking, pencil on paper
    Figures Walking
    Drawing · Paper
    29,5 by 20cm excluding frame; 38,5 by 29,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 328
    ZAR 8,208≈ $456≈ £406≈ €467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  25. Nelson Makamo, Youth with Folded Arms, charcoal on paper
    Youth with Folded Arms
    Drawing · Paper
    21 by 13cm excluding frame; 33 by 23 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 327
    ZAR 8,794≈ $488≈ £435≈ €500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  26. Nelson Makamo, Portrait Study, pencil on paper
    Portrait Study
    Drawing · Paper
    29,5 by 20cm excluding frame; 39,5 by 30,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 61
    ZAR 5,277≈ $293≈ £261≈ €300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  27. Nelson Makamo, Profile Portrait, pencil on paper
    Profile Portrait
    Drawing · Paper
    29,5 by 20cm excluding frame; 43 by 33,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 60
    ZAR 4,925≈ $273≈ £244≈ €280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  28. Nelson Makamo, Figures, pencil on paper
    Figures
    Drawing · Paper
    29,5 by 20cm excluding frame; 43 by 34 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 59
    ZAR 5,628≈ $312≈ £279≈ €320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  29. Nelson Makamo, Trumpeter, ink on paper laid down on foamcore
    Trumpeter
    Drawing · Paper
    14,5 by 21cm excluding frame; 37,5 by 36,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 56
    ZAR 7,622≈ $423≈ £377≈ €433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  30. Nelson Makamo, Face, charcoal on paper
    Face
    Drawing · Paper
    59 by 41,5cm excluding frame; 68,5 by 51,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 306
    ZAR 8,208≈ $490≈ £406≈ €479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  31. Nelson Makamo, Two Figures, pen and ink on paper
    Two Figures
    Drawing · Paper
    20 by 16,5cm excluding frame; 39,5 by 30,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 300
    ZAR 5,863≈ $350≈ £290≈ €342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  32. Nelson Makamo, Pupil, pencil on paper
    Pupil
    Drawing · Paper
    59 by 42cm excluding frame; 68,5 by 51 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 299
    ZAR 25,795≈ $1,539≈ £1,276≈ €1,504Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  33. Nelson Makamo, Man, pencil on paper
    Man
    Drawing · Paper
    59 by 41cm excluding frame; 68,5 by 51 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 298
    ZAR 12,898≈ $770≈ £638≈ €752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  34. Nelson Makamo, First House, pencil and ink on paper
    First House
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 19 by 17,5cm; 53 by 43 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 223
    ZAR 46,900≈ $3,115≈ £2,385≈ €2,842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  35. Nelson Makamo, Boy with Glasses, ink on paper
    Boy with Glasses
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 22 by 13,5cm; 52 by 40 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 222
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,324≈ £1,014≈ €1,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  36. Nelson Makamo, Identity Crisis I, pen and ink on paper
    Identity Crisis I
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 33 by 18cm; 63 by 43 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 221
    ZAR 17,588≈ $1,168≈ £894≈ €1,066Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  37. Nelson Makamo, Seated Child, pen and ink on paper
    Seated Child
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 32,5 by 18cm; 63 by 43 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 219
    ZAR 17,588≈ $1,168≈ £894≈ €1,066Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 9,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  38. Nelson Makamo, Show Me the Way Out, pen and ink on paper
    Show Me the Way Out
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 33 by 18cm; 63 by 43 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 218
    ZAR 32,830≈ $2,180≈ £1,669≈ €1,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 9,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  39. Nelson Makamo, Boy with Blue Hair, pen and ink on paper
    Boy with Blue Hair
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 32,5 by 18cm; 63 by 43 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 217
    ZAR 35,175≈ $2,336≈ £1,789≈ €2,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 9,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  40. Nelson Makamo, Head of a Man, pencil on paper
    Head of a Man
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 32,5 by 18cm; 63 by 43 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 216
    ZAR 6,449≈ $428≈ £328≈ €391Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  41. Nelson Makamo, Face, Close-Up, pencil on paper
    Face, Close-Up
    Drawing · Paper
    28 by 19cm excluding frame; 39 by 29,5 by 1cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 19
    ZAR 5,863≈ $363≈ £272≈ €322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  42. Nelson Makamo, Figure of a Boy Looking Up, pencil on paper
    Figure of a Boy Looking Up
    Drawing · Paper
    28 by 19,5cm excluding frame; 39 by 29,5 by 1cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 18
    ZAR 29,313≈ $1,814≈ £1,361≈ €1,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  43. Nelson Makamo, Portrait of a Child, pencil on paper
    Portrait of a Child
    Drawing · Paper
    28 by 19,5cm excluding frame; 39 by 29,5 by 1cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 17
    ZAR 5,863≈ $363≈ £272≈ €322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  44. Nelson Makamo, Portrait of a Child, pencil on paper
    Portrait of a Child
    Drawing · Paper
    21 by 13cm excluding frame; 33 by 23 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 16
    ZAR 12,898≈ $798≈ £599≈ €708Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  45. Nelson Makamo, Head of Boy Looking Sideways, pencil on paper
    Head of Boy Looking Sideways
    Drawing · Paper
    21 by 13cm excluding frame; 33 by 23 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 14
    ZAR 5,863≈ $363≈ £272≈ €322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  46. Nelson Makamo, Figure of a Girl, fineliner, ink and coloured pencil on paper
    Figure of a Girl
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 35 by 18cm; 46,5 by 34 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 10
    ZAR 25,795≈ $1,596≈ £1,198≈ €1,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 9,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  47. Nelson Makamo, Hillbrow, recto; Amandla, verso, ink on paper
    Hillbrow, recto; Amandla, verso
    Drawing · Paper
    20,5 by 13cm excluding frame; 44,5 by 34,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 342
    ZAR 4,925≈ $336≈ £270≈ €305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  48. Nelson Makamo, Boy Walking, pencil on paper
    Boy Walking
    Drawing · Paper
    59 by 42cm excluding frame; 75 by 57 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 341
    ZAR 15,243≈ $1,041≈ £835≈ €944Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  49. Nelson Makamo, Man with Closed Eyes, pencil on paper
    Man with Closed Eyes
    Drawing · Paper
    21 by 13,5cm excluding frame; 44,5 by 34,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 340
    ZAR 3,518≈ $240≈ £193≈ €218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  50. Nelson Makamo, Portrait of a Man, pencil on paper
    Portrait of a Man
    Drawing · Paper
    21 by 13,5cm excluding frame; 44,5 by 34,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 339
    ZAR 3,518≈ $240≈ £193≈ €218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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