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Walter Battiss Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1906–1982

Of the 225 lots by Walter Battiss (paintings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 156 found a buyer (69%). Half of the priced sales fell between $7kSign up free to see and $22.3kSign up free to see, with a median of $12.7kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is African Figures, sold at Strauss & Co in November 2012 for $294kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Strauss & Co (225).

ZAR 2,562,200≈ $294,217≈ £185,287≈ €231,031Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumAfrican FiguresStrauss & Co225auction results2009–2026years recorded69%sold$12.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Walter Battiss paintings: key figures

Auction results
225
Sold rate
69%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$12.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$294kSign up free to see African Figures, Strauss & Co, Nov 2012

Top auction houses: Strauss & Co (225)

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  1. Still Life with Succulents by Walter Battiss, oil on board, offered Jun 2022
    Still Life with Succulents
    Oil · Board
    28 by 39cm excluding frame; 63 by 73,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 103
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 70,000–90,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Woman with a Chicken by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered May 2022
    Woman with a Chicken
    Oil · Canvas
    33 by 28cm excluding frame; 58 by 53 by 6cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Harbour, East Coast by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold May 2022
    Harbour, East Coast
    Oil · Canvas
    20 by 30cm excluding frame; 42,5 by 52 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 40
    ZAR 91,040≈ $5,697≈ £4,562≈ €5,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Gravel Road with Trees and Mountain by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas laid down on board, sold Apr 2022
    Gravel Road with Trees and Mountain
    Oil · Canvas
    39 by 48,5cm excluding frame; 52 by 62,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 3
    ZAR 56,280≈ $3,588≈ £2,816≈ €3,339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Abstract with Ndebele Motifs by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Apr 2022
    Abstract with Ndebele Motifs
    Oil · Canvas
    45,5 by 55,5cm excluding frame; 48 by 58 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 1
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Still Life with Succulents by Walter Battiss, oil on board, offered Apr 2022
    Still Life with Succulents
    Oil · Board
    28 by 39cm excluding frame; 63 by 73,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 531
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Figures Outside Cottages by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2022
    Figures Outside Cottages
    Oil · Canvas
    38 by 33cm excluding frame; 53,5 by 48 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 437
    ZAR 73,970≈ $5,052≈ £3,861≈ €4,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Fruit Sellers, Comoros by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Apr 2022
    Fruit Sellers, Comoros
    Oil · Canvas
    39,5 by 59cm excluding frame; 73,5 by 90,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 383
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Figures in a Crowd by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Apr 2022
    Figures in a Crowd
    Oil · Canvas
    40,5 by 51cm excluding frame; 61 by 71 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 382
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Women at Work by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2022
    Women at Work
    Oil · Canvas
    50 by 40cm excluding frame; 77 by 64,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 381
    ZAR 96,730≈ $6,607≈ £5,049≈ €6,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–90,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  11. Landscape with Distant Mountains by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2021
    Landscape with Distant Mountains
    Oil · Canvas
    29,5 by 39,5cm excluding frame; 60 by 70,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 11
    ZAR 43,244≈ $3,039≈ £2,193≈ €2,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  12. Living Bush by Walter Battiss, 1963, oil on canvas, sold May 2021
    Living Bush, 1963
    Oil · Canvas
    50,5 by 40cm excluding frame; 76 by 65,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 218
    ZAR 455,200≈ $32,565≈ £22,914≈ €26,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–600,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  13. Landscape with Figures by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas laid down on board, sold May 2021
    Landscape with Figures
    Oil · Canvas
    22,5 by 39cm excluding frame; 44,5 by 63 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 92
    ZAR 96,730≈ $6,920≈ £4,869≈ €5,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  14. African Figures by Walter Battiss, oil on board, offered May 2021
    African Figures
    Oil · Board
    36 by 48cm excluding frame; 47 by 60 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 120,000–180,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  15. Figure with Dog by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2019
    Figure with Dog
    Oil · Canvas
    59 by 74cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 199
    ZAR 182,080≈ $12,247≈ £9,511≈ €11,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 180,000–220,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  16. Figures by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Nov 2019
    Figures
    Oil · Canvas
    63 by 75cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 192
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 300,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  17. Abstract in Red and Blue by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2019
    Abstract in Red and Blue
    Oil · Canvas
    51 by 61cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 147
    ZAR 91,040≈ $6,123≈ £4,755≈ €5,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  18. Palimpsest by Walter Battiss, oil on board, sold Nov 2019
    Palimpsest
    Oil · Board
    35 by 45,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 10
    ZAR 182,080≈ $12,247≈ £9,511≈ €11,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  19. Abstract Composition by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2019
    Abstract Composition
    Oil · Canvas
    35 by 51cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 40
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 150,000–180,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  20. Further Adventures of Pokoloi by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2019
    Further Adventures of Pokoloi
    Oil · Canvas
    50 by 60 by 2cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 120,000–180,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  21. Homestead by Walter Battiss, oil on board, sold Jun 2019
    Homestead
    Oil · Board
    24,5 by 27cm excluding frame; 53,5 by 56 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 183
    ZAR 136,560≈ $9,073≈ £7,137≈ €8,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  22. Three Dancers by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas laid down on board, offered Jun 2019
    Three Dancers
    Oil · Canvas
    30 by 28cm excluding frame; 60 by 55 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 140,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  23. Abstract with Figure and Fruit (recto); Calligraphic Forms (verso) by Walter Battiss, oil on board, offered Jun 2019
    Abstract with Figure and Fruit (recto); Calligraphic Forms (verso)
    Oil · Board
    61 by 76cm excluding frame; 65,5 by 81 by 6,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 93
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 220,000–280,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  24. Bushman Art, portfolio by Walter Battiss, mixed media, offered Jun 2019
    Bushman Art, portfolio
    Mixed media
    sheet size: 38,5 by 28,5cm; portfolio cover: 39,5 by 30 by 2cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  25. Abstract Composition by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered May 2019
    Abstract Composition
    Oil · Canvas
    35 by 51cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 279
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  26. The Initiate by Walter Battiss, oil on board, offered May 2019
    The Initiate
    Oil · Board
    60 by 59,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 273
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 300,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  27. Abstract Composition by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered May 2019
    Abstract Composition
    Oil · Canvas
    50 by 60cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 272
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 400,000–600,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  28. Goat Herders by Walter Battiss, oil on board, sold May 2019
    Goat Herders
    Oil · Board
    43 by 24,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 238
    ZAR 216,220≈ $15,053≈ £11,811≈ €13,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  29. Bathers by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold May 2019
    Bathers
    Oil · Canvas
    23,5 by 31cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 237
    ZAR 216,220≈ $15,053≈ £11,811≈ €13,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  30. Calligraphic Forms by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold May 2019
    Calligraphic Forms
    Oil · Canvas
    39,5 by 29,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 192
    ZAR 136,560≈ $9,507≈ £7,460≈ €8,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  31. Landscape with Figures and Goats by Walter Battiss, oil on wood panel, sold May 2019
    Landscape with Figures and Goats
    Oil · Panel
    19,5 by 27cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 41
    ZAR 39,830≈ $2,773≈ £2,176≈ €2,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 35,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  32. Birds and Flowers by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2018
    Birds and Flowers
    Oil · Canvas
    45 by 70cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 325
    ZAR 682,800≈ $47,523≈ £36,940≈ €42,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 600,000–800,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  33. Calabash by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Nov 2018
    Calabash
    Oil · Canvas
    35 by 45cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 324
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  34. Landscape with Antelope by Walter Battiss, oil on board, sold Nov 2018
    Landscape with Antelope
    Oil · Board
    35 by 45cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 322
    ZAR 193,460≈ $13,465≈ £10,466≈ €11,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  35. African Afternoon by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Nov 2018
    African Afternoon
    Oil · Canvas
    20 by 24,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 308
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  36. Three Nudes by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas board, sold Jun 2018
    Three Nudes
    Oil · Canvas
    29,5 by 40cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 315
    ZAR 318,640≈ $25,431≈ £18,997≈ €21,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  37. Rain Tahiti by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Jun 2018
    Rain Tahiti
    Oil · Canvas
    46 by 61,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 314
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 350,000–450,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  38. People Who Live Under Tables by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2018
    People Who Live Under Tables
    Oil · Canvas
    90,6 by 120,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 313
    ZAR 1,024,200≈ $81,741≈ £61,060≈ €69,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,000,000–1,500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  39. Comoros by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2018
    Comoros
    Oil · Canvas
    39,5 by 44,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 311
    ZAR 295,880≈ $23,614≈ £17,640≈ €20,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  40. Late Afternoon by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2018
    Late Afternoon
    Oil · Canvas
    25 by 30cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 301
    ZAR 193,460≈ $15,440≈ £11,534≈ €13,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  41. Figures and Stripes by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2017
    Figures and Stripes
    Oil · Canvas
    50 by 60cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 358
    ZAR 227,360≈ $15,617≈ £11,927≈ €13,399Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  42. Rock Formations by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Nov 2017
    Rock Formations
    Oil · Canvas
    43 by 56cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 357
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  43. Calligraphic Forms, recto; Abstract Composition, verso by Walter Battiss, mixed media on canvas, sold Nov 2017
    Calligraphic Forms, recto; Abstract Composition, verso
    Mixed media · Canvas
    50 by 45.5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 353
    ZAR 454,720≈ $31,235≈ £23,854≈ €26,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  44. Camp Fire by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2017
    Camp Fire
    Oil · Canvas
    25 by 50cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 344
    ZAR 204,624≈ $14,056≈ £10,734≈ €12,059Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 180,000–240,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  45. Horse Riders by Walter Battiss, oil on board, sold Nov 2017
    Horse Riders
    Oil · Board
    64 by 39,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 343
    ZAR 454,720≈ $31,235≈ £23,854≈ €26,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  46. Purple Head by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2017
    Purple Head
    Oil · Canvas
    39,5 by 29,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 133
    ZAR 204,624≈ $14,056≈ £10,734≈ €12,059Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  47. Composition in Yellow and Blue by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, offered Jun 2017
    Composition in Yellow and Blue
    Oil · Canvas
    40,5 by 60,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 292
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 300,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  48. Congolese Village Scene by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2017
    Congolese Village Scene
    Oil · Canvas
    29,5 by 40cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 242
    ZAR 341,040≈ $26,768≈ £20,733≈ €23,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  49. East African Village by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2017
    East African Village
    Oil · Canvas
    20 by 40cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 241
    ZAR 250,096≈ $19,630≈ £15,204≈ €17,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–160,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  50. Gauguin's Beach, Tahiti by Walter Battiss, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2017
    Gauguin's Beach, Tahiti
    Oil · Canvas
    44 by 49,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 235
    ZAR 227,360≈ $17,845≈ £13,822≈ €15,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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