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Noria Mabasa

South African · b. 1938 · Sculptor

Noria Muelwa Mabasa is a South African artist renowned for her exceptional woodcarving skills. She's known for her intricate sculptures that often reflect themes of African… (Wikipedia)

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49auction results2009–2026years recorded49%sold (24)$720Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Noria Mabasa, Legend of Hlopeka, woodLegend of HlopekaStrauss & Co · ZAR 356,480≈ $46,995≈ £28,647≈ €32,795Sign up to see
  2. Noria Mabasa, Moses, carved wood, on a wooden baseMosesStrauss & Co · ZAR 70,350≈ $3,838≈ £3,001≈ €3,527Sign up to see
  3. Noria Mabasa, African Woman Wrapped in a Blanket, woodAfrican Woman Wrapped in a BlanketStrauss & Co · ZAR 22,280≈ $2,828≈ £1,969≈ €2,288Sign up to see

Noria Mabasa’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 49 auction results for Noria Mabasa between 2009 and 2026, of which 24 sold (49%). Recorded sale prices range from $77Sign up free to see to $47kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $47kSign up free to see for Legend of Hlopeka at Strauss & Co in September 2009. The most common medium is sculpture (41 lots). Results come from Strauss & Co (49).

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  1. Noria Mabasa, Standing Woman, carved wood
    Standing Woman
    Sculpture · Panel
    height: 124cm; width: 17,5cm; depth: 8cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 323
    ZAR 9,369≈ $579≈ £427≈ €500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Noria Mabasa, Crouching Woman, 2011, unglazed ceramic and spraypaint
    Crouching Woman, 2011
    Sculpture
    height: 51cm; width: 28cm; depth: 34cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 88
    ZAR 10,211≈ $634≈ £470≈ €539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Noria Mabasa, Kneeling Female Figure, carved and patinated wood
    Kneeling Female Figure
    Sculpture · Panel
    height: 91cm; width: 30cm; depth: 28cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 166
    ZAR 11,412≈ $696≈ £517≈ €596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Noria Mabasa, Traditional dancers, hand-painted ceramic
    Traditional dancers
    Sculpture
    height: 34cm; width: 48cm; depth: 21cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 67
    ZAR 9,610≈ $586≈ £435≈ €502Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Noria Mabasa, Nude vessel, fired terracotta
    Nude vessel
    Sculpture
    18cm high, 21,5cm wide, 20cm deep
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 37
    ZAR 8,794≈ $500≈ £371≈ €428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Noria Mabasa, Two Figures, bronze with a brown patina
    Two Figures
    Sculpture · ed. 1/5
    height: 37cm; width: 24cm; depth: 20cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 48
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,970≈ £1,529≈ €1,850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Noria Mabasa, Pair of Birds, fired terracotta
    Pair of Birds
    Sculpture
    each 8cm high, 6cm wide, 13cm deep
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 26
    ZAR 1,407≈ $77≈ £60≈ €71Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,000–2,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Noria Mabasa, Moses, carved wood, on a wooden base
    Moses
    Sculpture · Panel
    height: 87cm excluding base, 97cm including base; width: 62cm; depth: 44cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 112
    ZAR 70,350≈ $3,838≈ £3,001≈ €3,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Noria Mabasa, The Hiding, carved wood
    The Hiding
    Sculpture · Panel
    height: 74cm; width: 84cm; depth: 53cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 321
    ZAR 5,863≈ $309≈ £248≈ €290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Noria Mabasa, Feeding Crocodile, carved wood
    Feeding Crocodile
    Sculpture · Panel
    height: 14cm; length: 100cm; width: 40cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 221
    ZAR 9,380≈ $494≈ £391≈ €458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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Noria Mabasa: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Noria Mabasa at auction?

$46,995Sign up free to see, for Legend of Hlopeka at Strauss & Co (September 2009) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Noria Mabasa?

The median sale price is $720Sign up free to see across 24 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Noria Mabasa have sold at auction?

24 of 49 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Noria Mabasa?

Strauss & Co accounts for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co

About Noria Mabasa

Noria Muelwa Mabasa is a South African artist renowned for her exceptional woodcarving skills. She's known for her intricate sculptures that often reflect themes of African culture, spirituality, and everyday life. Mabasa's work has been exhibited internationally, and she's considered one of the leading contemporary artists in South Africa. Her journey and dedication to her craft inspire many within and beyond the art world.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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