Thembi Nala Sculpture: Auction Prices

South African · b. 1973

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for Thembi Nala sculpture between 2024 and 2026, of which 2 sold (40% sell-through). Prices realised range from $145 to $193, with a median of $169 across 2 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $193 for “Lidded vessel with incised decoration” at Strauss & Co in 2024.

Record: Lidded vessel with incised decoration — $193Sign up free to see

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1. 
   Ukhamba with relief and incised patterns

   Sculpture

   height: 20cm; diameter: 24cm

   Strauss & Co · Aug 17, 2026 · Lot 314
   ZAR 2,343≈ $145≈ £107≈ €125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,500–3,500View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Ukhamba with relief and incised patterns

   Sculpture

   height: 20cm; diameter: 24cm

   Strauss & Co · Feb 9, 2026 · Lot 18
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,500–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Ukhamba with relief and incised decoration of domestic scenes

   Sculpture

   20cm high, 25cm diameter

   Strauss & Co · Jul 9, 2025 · Lot 84
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Lidded vessel with incised decoration

   Sculpture

   10,5cm high excluding lid, 11,5cm including lid, 21,5cm diameter

   Strauss & Co · Aug 12, 2024 · Lot 127
   ZAR 3,518≈ $193≈ £151≈ €177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,500–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Ukhamba with relief and incised domestic decoration

   Sculpture

   20cm high, 25cm diameter

   Strauss & Co · Aug 12, 2024 · Lot 81
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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