Sam Nhlengethwa Prints: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1955

Sam Nhlengethwa prints have appeared at auction 161 times in ArtSell’s records between 2010 and 2026; 117 sold, a sell-through rate of 73%. The median price realised is $615Sign up free to see across 117 priced sales; the middle half sold for $354Sign up free to see–$1.2kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $6.4kSign up free to see for Grazing I; Grazing II; Grazing III; Grounded and Loneliness II at Strauss & Co in November 2010. Sales were recorded mainly at Strauss & Co (160) and Clarke Auction Gallery (1).

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1. 
   Grazing I

   Etching · Paper

   plate size: 69 by 83cm; sheet size: 78 by 93,5cm, unframed

   Strauss & Co · Jun 28, 2022 · Lot 35
   ZAR 8,208≈ $513≈ £419≈ €485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Bill Evans

   Etching · Paper

   image size: 12 by 14cm; sheet size: 38 by 28cm; 48,5 by 38,5 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 341
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Jazz Portfolio, ten

   Etching

   each plate size: 12 by 14cm; 48,5 by 39 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 310
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   The Mourners

   Lithograph

   image size: 30 by 30cm; sheet size: 43 by 43cm; 54 by 54 by 3,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 309
   ZAR 4,690≈ $292≈ £240≈ €279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Behind Bars

   Lithograph

   image size: 29,5 by 29,5cm; sheet size: 43 by 43cm; 54 by 54 by 3,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 308
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   Tribute to Henri Matisse

   Lithograph

   image size: 50 by 69cm; 74,5 by 94 by 4cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 293
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
7. 
   Tribute to Dumisani Mabaso

   Lithograph

   sheet size: 58 by 76cm; 86,5 by 105,5 by 5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 14, 2022 · Lot 205
   ZAR 15,243≈ $1,012≈ £775≈ €924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   A Black Car

   Lithograph · Paper

   plate size: 25 by 30cm; sheet size: 38 by 45cm; 75 by 84 by 5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 14, 2022 · Lot 187
   ZAR 8,794≈ $584≈ £447≈ €533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
9. 
   Market Place I

   Lithograph · Paper

   plate size: 25 by 31cm; sheet size: 38 by 45cm; 75 by 84 by 5,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 14, 2022 · Lot 186
   ZAR 11,725≈ $779≈ £596≈ €710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
10. 
    A Hotel in Randfontein

    Lithograph · Paper

    image size: 30 by 46; 50,5 by 66cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 384
    ZAR 7,622≈ $471≈ £353≈ €418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
11. 
    The Blue Frame

    Lithograph · Paper

    image size: 30 by 45,5cm; sheet size: 50,5 by 66cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 383
    ZAR 5,277≈ $326≈ £245≈ €289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
12. 
    The Red Wall

    Lithograph · Paper

    image size: 30 by 46cm; sheet size: 50,5 by 66cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 382
    ZAR 5,277≈ $326≈ £245≈ €289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
13. 
    My Grandmother's Kitchen in the Sixties

    Lithograph · Paper

    image size: 30 by 46cm; sheet size: 50,5 by 66cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 381
    ZAR 5,277≈ $326≈ £245≈ €289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
14. 
    The Grey Door

    Lithograph · Paper

    image size: 30 by 46cm; sheet size: 50,5 by 66cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 380
    ZAR 5,277≈ $326≈ £245≈ €289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
15. 
    Inside the Cage

    Lithograph · Paper

    image size: 5,5 by 30cm; sheet size: 28,5 by 38cm; 46 by 56 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 378
    ZAR 4,104≈ $254≈ £190≈ €225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,500–3,500View at Strauss & Co ↗
16. 
    Tribute to Cecil Skotnes

    Lithograph

    57 by 76,5cm excluding frame; 71,5 by 91 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 28, 2021 · Lot 115
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
17. 
    Dear Ella Fitzgerald

    Lithograph · Paper

    image size: 66 by 95cm; sheet size: 76 by 107cm; 94,5 by 126 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 28, 2021 · Lot 114
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
18. 
    My Last Trip From Gorée Island

    Etching

    plate size: 24,5 by 27,5cm; sheet size: 39,5 by 53,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 28, 2021 · Lot 113
    ZAR 5,277≈ $327≈ £245≈ €290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
19. 
    Friends; Vegetable Bakkie; Washing Day, three

    Lithograph

    each 29 by 38cm excluding frame; 66 by 75 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 28, 2021 · Lot 112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
20. 
    The Fishermen

    Etching

    plate size: 15,5 by 24,5cm; sheet size: 39,5 by 53,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 28, 2021 · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
21. 
    Tribute to Sammy Davis Jnr

    Lithograph

    plate size: 65 by 94,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Oct 19, 2019 · Lot 72
    ZAR 31,864≈ $2,158≈ £1,674≈ €1,936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
22. 
    Tribute to Henri Matisse

    Lithograph

    plate size: 50 by 69cm

    Strauss & Co · Oct 19, 2019 · Lot 62
    ZAR 17,070≈ $1,156≈ £897≈ €1,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
23. 
    Tribute to Robert Hodgins; Tribute to Dumisani Mabasa; Tribute to Gerard Sekoto; Tribute to George Pemba; Tribute to Esther Mahlangu, five

    Lithograph

    each sheet size: 57,5 by 76,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Oct 19, 2019 · Lot 4
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
24. 
    Road Crossing

    Etching

    plate size: 69 by 83cm; 89 by 102,5 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jul 15, 2019 · Lot 357
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
25. 
    The Grey Door

    Lithograph

    image size: 29,5 x 45,5 cm; sheet size: 50 x 65.5cm; 84 by 99,5 by 2,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 48
    ZAR 11,725≈ $823≈ £623≈ €726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
26. 
    The Red Wall

    Lithograph

    image size: 30 by 45,5cm; sheet size: 50 by 66cm; 84 by 99,5 by 2cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 47
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,400≈ £1,059≈ €1,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
27. 
    A Hotel in Randfontein

    Lithograph

    image size: 30 x 45,5cm; sheet size: 50 x 65.5cm; 84 by 99,5 by 2,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 46
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,400≈ £1,059≈ €1,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
28. 
    Tribute to Henri Matisse

    Lithograph

    image size: 49,5 by 69cm; sheet size: 57 by 76,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
29. 
    Tribute to Ephraim Ngatane

    Lithograph

    image size: 50 by 69cm; 88 by 106,5 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 44
    ZAR 17,588≈ $1,235≈ £934≈ €1,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
30. 
    Inspired by Abdullah Ibrahim

    Lithograph

    image size: 65 by 96cm; sheet size: 75 by 105,5cm; 104,5 by 132,5 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 11, 2018 · Lot 46
    ZAR 28,140≈ $2,141≈ £1,601≈ €1,816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
31. 
    Mine Series, three

    Lithograph

    Ingolovane: image size: 12 by 16,5cm; sheet size: 28.5 by 28cm, unframed; A Busy Day: image size: 22 by 18cm; sheet size: 31.5 by 26cm, unframed; Team Leaders II: image size: 24 by 30cm; sheet size: 3

    Strauss & Co · May 7, 2018 · Lot 187
    ZAR 5,628≈ $447≈ £331≈ €376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
32. 
    Ode to Gideon Nxumalo and Chris McGregor

    Lithograph

    image size: 40 by 60cm; sheet size: 57 by 76,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · May 7, 2018 · Lot 186
    ZAR 15,243≈ $1,212≈ £896≈ €1,018Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
33. 
    Oranges

    Lithograph

    image size: 23 by 42cm; sheet size: 38 by 57cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · May 7, 2018 · Lot 185
    ZAR 7,622≈ $606≈ £448≈ €509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
34. 
    Underground

    Lithograph

    image size: 38 by 24cm; sheet size: 43,5 by 28cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · May 7, 2018 · Lot 184
    ZAR 5,863≈ $466≈ £345≈ €392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
35. 
    The Blue Carriage

    Lithograph

    image size: 23 by 28cm

    Strauss & Co · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 125
    ZAR 3,748≈ $273≈ £204≈ €228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,000–2,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
36. 
    Inside the Cage

    Lithograph

    image size: 15,5 by 30cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 38
    ZAR 4,099≈ $299≈ £223≈ €250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
37. 
    The Red Wall

    Lithograph

    image size: 30 by 46cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 33
    ZAR 14,052≈ $1,024≈ £765≈ €856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
38. 
    Rehearsing

    Lithograph

    image size: 40 by 59,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 32
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
39. 
    Dedicated to Victor Ndlazilwana

    Lithograph

    image size: 40 by 60cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Nov 27, 2017 · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
40. 
    Township series, four

    Lithograph

    each image size: 23,5 by 33cm; each: 64,5 by 73,5 by 2,5cm including frames

    Strauss & Co · Sep 18, 2017 · Lot 109
    ZAR 23,420≈ $1,772≈ £1,309≈ €1,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
41. 
    Inspired by Ron Carter

    Lithograph

    image size: 65 by 94,5cm; 124 by 154,5 by 2,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 18, 2017 · Lot 51
    ZAR 23,420≈ $1,772≈ £1,309≈ €1,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
42. 
    Tribute to David Goldblatt

    Lithograph

    image size: 49 by 68,5cm; 82 by 102 by 2cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 18, 2017 · Lot 50
    ZAR 21,078≈ $1,595≈ £1,178≈ €1,335Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
43. 
    Tribute to Robert Hodgins

    Lithograph

    image size: 49 by 68,5cm; 82 by 103 by 2cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 18, 2017 · Lot 6
    ZAR 25,762≈ $1,949≈ £1,440≈ €1,632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
44. 
    Tribute to Henri Matisse

    Lithograph

    image size: 49 by 68cm; 88 by 107 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 18, 2017 · Lot 5
    ZAR 25,762≈ $1,949≈ £1,440≈ €1,632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
45. 
    Maintenance

    Lithograph

    image size: 49 by 70cm; 93 by 108,5 by 5,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jul 17, 2017 · Lot 252
    ZAR 7,612≈ $588≈ £450≈ €513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
46. 
    Tribute to Deborah Bell

    Lithograph

    image size: 49,5 by 69cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Jul 17, 2017 · Lot 4
    ZAR 22,249≈ $1,719≈ £1,316≈ €1,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
47. 
    Tribute to Cecil Skotnes

    Lithograph

    image size: 49,5 by 68,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Jul 17, 2017 · Lot 3
    ZAR 22,249≈ $1,719≈ £1,316≈ €1,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
48. 
    John Coltrane

    Lithograph

    sheet size: 37 by 46cm; 54 by 63 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jul 18, 2016 · Lot 86
    ZAR 7,612≈ $534≈ £403≈ €483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
49. 
    Tribute to Lemmy 'Special' Mabaso

    Lithograph

    sheet size: 75 by 106cm; 88 by 119 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Apr 18, 2016 · Lot 142
    ZAR 17,565≈ $1,203≈ £849≈ €1,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
50. 
    Tribute Series

    Lithograph

    each: 50,5 by 65cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Apr 18, 2016 · Lot 140
    ZAR 23,420≈ $1,604≈ £1,132≈ €1,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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