Nelson Makamo Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1982

ArtSell has recorded 108 auction results for Nelson Makamo works on paper between 2016 and 2026, and 100 of them sold (93%). The median price realised is $1.2kSign up free to see across 100 priced sales; the middle half sold for $434Sign up free to see–$2.4kSign up free to see. Power over Love holds the top price on file: $22.2kSign up free to see at Strauss & Co (May 2019). Sales were recorded mainly at Strauss & Co (107) and Phillips (1).

ZAR 318,640≈ $22,184≈ £17,406≈ €19,865Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumPower over LoveStrauss & Co2019108auction results2016–2026years recorded93%sold$1.2kSign up free to seemedian price

Nelson Makamo works on paper: key figures

Auction results: 108
Sold rate: 93%
Active at auction: 2016–2026
Median price: $1.2kSign up free to see
Record price: $22.2kSign up free to see Power over Love, Strauss & Co, May 2019

Top auction houses: Strauss & Co (107), Phillips (1)

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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.

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All works on paper results

Boy with Glasses
Drawing · Paper
sheet size: 22 by 13,5cm; 30,5 by 22,5 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 22
ZAR 15,243≈ $1,070≈ £810≈ €944Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Standing Child
Drawing · Paper
sheet size: 22 by 13,5cm; 30,5 by 22,5 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 11
ZAR 17,588≈ $1,235≈ £934≈ €1,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Portrait in Yellow
Mixed media · Paper
99 by 71cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2018 · Lot 134
ZAR 102,420≈ $7,128≈ £5,541≈ €6,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Portrait
Drawing · Paper
100 by 70,5cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2018 · Lot 133
ZAR 125,180≈ $8,713≈ £6,772≈ €7,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Portrait of a Girl
Mixed media · Paper
152 by 102cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Jun 4, 2018 · Lot 235
ZAR 159,320≈ $12,715≈ £9,498≈ €10,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Portrait of a Child; and Two Figures, two
Drawing
32,5 by 22,5cm excluding frame; 57 by 51,5 by 3cm including frame; and 18 by 18cm excluding frame; 36,5 by 36,5 by 2.5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 234
ZAR 22,249≈ $1,621≈ £1,212≈ €1,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
A Cup of Tea will do for me
Mixed media · Paper
24 by 193cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · May 23, 2016 · Lot 212
ZAR 34,104≈ $2,183≈ £1,508≈ €1,947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Children of the Night
Mixed media · Paper
100 by 70,5cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · May 23, 2016 · Lot 206
ZAR 85,260≈ $5,458≈ £3,769≈ €4,867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–90,000View at Strauss & Co ↗