Sydney Kumalo Drawings: Auction Prices

South African · 1935–1988

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Sydney Kumalo drawings between 2012 and 2024, of which 9 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $307 to $1,980, with a median of $886 across 9 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,980 for “The Musician” at Strauss & Co in 2018.

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1. 
   Abstract Figure

   Drawing · Paper

   36,5 by 54,5cm excluding frame; 51 by 69 by 4cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jul 8, 2024 · Lot 53
   ZAR 15,243≈ $840≈ £654≈ €775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Two Figures

   Drawing · Paper

   52,5 by 68cm excluding frame; 70,5 by 86,5 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 11, 2024 · Lot 36
   ZAR 8,794≈ $470≈ £367≈ €431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Reclining Figure

   Drawing · Paper

   63,5 by 46cm excluding frame; 86 by 69 by 4cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 229
   ZAR 5,863≈ $307≈ £246≈ €283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Two Figures

   Drawing · Paper

   52,5 by 68cm excluding frame; 70,5 by 86,5 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 27, 2023 · Lot 33
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Two Figures

   Drawing · Paper

   52,5 by 68cm excluding frame; 70,5 by 86,5 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 3, 2022 · Lot 94
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   Stylised Head

   Drawing · Paper

   62 by 46cm excluding frame; 100 by 83,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 14, 2022 · Lot 261
   ZAR 22,278≈ $1,479≈ £1,133≈ €1,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
7. 
   Female Figure

   Drawing · Paper

   50 by 42cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2018 · Lot 244
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   The Musician

   Drawing · Paper

   75 by 48,5cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2018 · Lot 243
   ZAR 28,450≈ $1,980≈ £1,539≈ €1,758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
9. 
   Quitar Player

   Drawing · Paper

   50 by 35cm excluding frame; 71,5 by 57 by 2cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Sep 18, 2017 · Lot 214
   ZAR 11,710≈ $886≈ £655≈ €742Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
10. 
    Man and Beast

    Drawing

    69 by 44cm excluding frame; 80 by 56 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Apr 18, 2016 · Lot 153
    ZAR 12,881≈ $882≈ £623≈ €780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
11. 
    Standing Figure

    Drawing

    48,5 by 30cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 10, 2014 · Lot 172
    ZAR 14,779≈ $1,319≈ £829≈ €1,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
12. 
    A Dream

    Drawing

    54,5 by 75cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2012 · Lot 113
    ZAR 9,954≈ $1,143≈ £720≈ €898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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