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Walter Battiss Watercolors: Auction Prices

South African · 1906–1982

ArtSell has recorded 117 auction results for Walter Battiss watercolors between 2009 and 2026, of which 91 sold (78% sell-through). Prices realised range from $311 to $21,190, with a median of $2,343 across 91 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $21,190 for “Self-Portrait Alpha Batt 155” at Strauss & Co in 2026.

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  1. Walter Battiss, Seascape with Distant Mountains, Figure and Sphere, 1981, watercolour on paper
    Seascape with Distant Mountains, Figure and Sphere, 1981
    Watercolor · Paper
    34 by 48cm excluding frame; 70 by 82 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 204
    ZAR 54,057≈ $3,287≈ £2,453≈ €2,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Walter Battiss, Landscape with Trees, Lake and Figures in a Boat, watercolour on paper
    Landscape with Trees, Lake and Figures in a Boat
    Watercolor · Paper
    27 by 21,5cm excluding frame; 54 by 43,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 335
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Walter Battiss, Abstract Composition, watercolour on paper
    Abstract Composition
    Watercolor · Paper
    33 by 44,5cm excluding frame; 42 by 54 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 376
    ZAR 26,428≈ $1,603≈ £1,213≈ €1,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Walter Battiss, Cretans, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Cretans
    Watercolor · Paper
    23 by 51cm excluding frame; 59 by 84 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 110
    ZAR 50,453≈ $3,085≈ £2,290≈ €2,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Walter Battiss, Self-Portrait Alpha Batt 155, 1974, watercolour on paper laid down on board
    Self-Portrait Alpha Batt 155, 1974
    Watercolor · Paper
    40,5 by 50cm excluding frame; 75,5 by 83,5 by 5,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 26
    ZAR 346,575≈ $21,190≈ £15,732≈ €18,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Walter Battiss, Pat Crossley Inspired Landscape, watercolour on paper
    Pat Crossley Inspired Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    27,5 by 37cm excluding frame; 66,5 by 77 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 72
    ZAR 23,422≈ $1,424≈ £1,047≈ €1,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Walter Battiss, Baboon, watercolour on paper
    Baboon
    Watercolor · Paper
    21,5 by 28cm excluding frame; 45,5 by 50,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 194
    ZAR 29,277≈ $1,755≈ £1,315≈ €1,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Walter Battiss, Farewell my Son, watercolour on paper
    Farewell my Son
    Watercolor · Paper
    sheet size: 46 by 29,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 173
    ZAR 14,415≈ $880≈ £653≈ €752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Walter Battiss, Nearing Olifantsbrug (sic), watercolour on paper laid down on card
    Nearing Olifantsbrug (sic)
    Watercolor · Paper
    17,5 by 28,5cm excluding frame; 47,5 by 56 by 5,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 181
    ZAR 21,623≈ $1,275≈ £957≈ €1,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Walter Battiss, Girl with Flower, 1976, watercolour on paper
    Girl with Flower, 1976
    Watercolor · Paper
    35 by 43cm excluding frame; 56 by 70,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  11. Walter Battiss, Landscape with Trees, 1942, watercolour on card
    Landscape with Trees, 1942
    Watercolor · Board
    20,5 by 35cm excluding frame; 36,5 by 49,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 136
    ZAR 35,175≈ $2,001≈ £1,484≈ €1,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  12. Walter Battiss, Landscape with Cattle, watercolour on card
    Landscape with Cattle
    Watercolor · Board
    21 by 33cm excluding frame; 42 by 52,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 135
    ZAR 44,555≈ $2,535≈ £1,880≈ €2,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  13. Walter Battiss, The Visit, ink and watercolour on paper
    The Visit
    Watercolor · Paper
    45 by 61,5cm excluding frame; 50,5 by 66,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 243
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  14. Walter Battiss, Cretans, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Cretans
    Watercolor · Paper
    23 by 51cm excluding frame; 59 by 84 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 351
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  15. Walter Battiss, Minoan Monkey, watercolour on artist's board
    Minoan Monkey
    Watercolor · Board
    30 by 50cm excluding frame; 52 by 71 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 348
    ZAR 58,625≈ $3,297≈ £2,407≈ €2,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  16. Walter Battiss, Diepkloof, Rouxville District, Orange Free State, watercolour on paper
    Diepkloof, Rouxville District, Orange Free State
    Watercolor · Paper
    48,5 by 67cm excluding frame; 65 by 84 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 305
    ZAR 56,280≈ $3,165≈ £2,310≈ €2,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  17. Walter Battiss, Wartrail, Barkly East C.P., watercolour on paper
    Wartrail, Barkly East C.P.
    Watercolor · Paper
    29 by 22cm excluding frame; 42,5 by 35,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 304
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,978≈ £1,444≈ €1,688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  18. Walter Battiss, Seated Nude, watercolour on paper
    Seated Nude
    Watercolor · Paper
    42 by 28cm excluding frame; 62,5 by 48 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 303
    ZAR 17,588≈ $989≈ £722≈ €844Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  19. Walter Battiss, Byblos, watercolour on card
    Byblos
    Watercolor · Board
    37 by 54cm excluding frame; 72,5 by 87 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 332
    ZAR 32,830≈ $1,843≈ £1,358≈ €1,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  20. Walter Battiss, Ua Pou, Marquesas, watercolour on paper
    Ua Pou, Marquesas
    Watercolor · Paper
    37,5 by 52,5cm excluding frame; 60 by 74 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 288
    ZAR 117,250≈ $6,545≈ £4,830≈ €5,763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  21. Walter Battiss, Red Rim Mountain, watercolour on paper
    Red Rim Mountain
    Watercolor · Paper
    35 by 52cm excluding frame; 57,5 by 75 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 87
    ZAR 32,830≈ $1,833≈ £1,352≈ €1,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  22. Walter Battiss, House and Trees in a Mountainous Landscape, watercolour on paper
    House and Trees in a Mountainous Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    24 by 34,5cm excluding frame; 38 by 48 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 333
    ZAR 15,243≈ $832≈ £632≈ €750Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  23. Walter Battiss, The Visit, ink and watercolour on paper
    The Visit
    Watercolor · Paper
    45 by 61,5cm excluding frame; 50,5 by 66,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  24. Walter Battiss, The Visit, ink and watercolour on paper
    The Visit
    Watercolor · Paper
    45 by 61,5cm excluding frame; 50,5 by 66,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 294
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  25. Walter Battiss, Byblos, watercolour on card
    Byblos
    Watercolor · Board
    37 by 54cm excluding frame; 72,5 by 87 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 278
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  26. Walter Battiss, Gauguin's Grave, watercolour on two sheets of paper
    Gauguin's Grave
    Watercolor · Paper
    25 by 50cm excluding frame; 58,5 by 80,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 302
    ZAR 128,975≈ $7,148≈ £5,577≈ €6,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  27. Walter Battiss, Spanish Street Scene, watercolour on paper
    Spanish Street Scene
    Watercolor · Paper
    28,5 by 38cm excluding frame; 61 by 71 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  28. Walter Battiss, Two Figures, pen and watercolour on paper
    Two Figures
    Watercolor · Paper
    29 by 38cm excluding frame; 37 by 46 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 306
    ZAR 9,380≈ $515≈ £403≈ €471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  29. Walter Battiss, Landscape with Distant Mountains, watercolour on paper
    Landscape with Distant Mountains
    Watercolor · Paper
    18 by 29,5cm excluding frame; 39 by 48,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 193
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 6,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  30. Walter Battiss, Landscape with Willow Trees, watercolour on paper laid down on board
    Landscape with Willow Trees
    Watercolor · Paper
    26,5 by 35cm excluding frame; 47 by 54,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 97
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,916≈ £1,527≈ €1,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  31. Walter Battiss, View from Room 621 Russell Hotel, London, watercolour on card
    View from Room 621 Russell Hotel, London
    Watercolor · Board
    35 by 50cm excluding frame; 66 by 81 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 157
    ZAR 29,313≈ $1,554≈ £1,224≈ €1,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  32. Walter Battiss, Figures by a Lake, watercolour on paper laid down on board
    Figures by a Lake
    Watercolor · Paper
    21 by 38cm excluding frame; 58,5 by 66,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 20
    ZAR 16,415≈ $847≈ £696≈ €804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  33. Walter Battiss, Vaal River, watercolour on paper laid down on card
    Vaal River
    Watercolor · Paper
    33 by 47,5cm excluding frame; 71,5 by 82,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 1
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  34. Walter Battiss, Fauresmith, O. F. S, watercolour on card
    Fauresmith, O. F. S
    Watercolor · Board
    19 by 18cm excluding frame; 30,5 by 29,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 192
    ZAR 15,243≈ $807≈ £644≈ €752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  35. Walter Battiss, Providence Island, Monrovia, watercolour and pencil on paper
    Providence Island, Monrovia
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 by 31cm excluding frame; 47 by 56,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 84
    ZAR 14,070≈ $758≈ £603≈ €704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  36. Walter Battiss, Paul Kruger Dam; Rustenburg, watercolour on paper
    Paul Kruger Dam; Rustenburg
    Watercolor · Paper
    24,5 by 35,5cm excluding frame; 44 by 55 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 173
    ZAR 10,553≈ $553≈ £442≈ €509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  37. Walter Battiss, Boats on a Lake, 1964, watercolour on paper
    Boats on a Lake, 1964
    Watercolor · Paper
    24 by 36cm excluding frame; 40 by 52 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 100
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  38. Walter Battiss, Untitled, watercolour on paper
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Paper
    35 by 43cm excluding frame; 62,5 by 68,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 89
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,936≈ £1,598≈ €1,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  39. Walter Battiss, Camp, 9 miles from Messina, watercolour on paper
    Camp, 9 miles from Messina
    Watercolor · Paper
    35,5 by 43cm excluding frame; 62,5 by 66,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 85
    ZAR 93,800≈ $5,162≈ £4,261≈ €4,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  40. Walter Battiss, Gary: I Get a Kick Out of You, watercolour on paper
    Gary: I Get a Kick Out of You
    Watercolor · Paper
    44 by 63cm excluding frame; 69 by 88 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 266
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  41. Walter Battiss, Untitled (Landscape with Houses), watercolour on paper laid down on card
    Untitled (Landscape with Houses)
    Watercolor · Paper
    sheet size: 22 by 33,5cm; 53 by 63,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 265
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,163≈ £962≈ €1,111Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  42. Walter Battiss, Umtamvuna Mouth Natal, watercolour on paper
    Umtamvuna Mouth Natal
    Watercolor · Paper
    sheet size: 37,5 by 53,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  43. Walter Battiss, Paul Kruger Dam; Rustenburg, watercolour on paper
    Paul Kruger Dam; Rustenburg
    Watercolor · Paper
    24,5 by 35,5cm excluding frame; 44 by 55 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 383
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  44. Walter Battiss, Steam Boat, watercolour on paper
    Steam Boat
    Watercolor · Paper
    31 by 51cm excluding frame; 66,5 by 86,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 2
    ZAR 23,450≈ $1,387≈ £1,186≈ €1,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  45. Walter Battiss, Matala, watercolour on paper
    Matala
    Watercolor · Paper
    44 by 59cm excluding frame; 85 by 100 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 309
    ZAR 46,900≈ $2,799≈ £2,319≈ €2,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  46. Walter Battiss, Landscape with Mountains and Lake, watercolour on artist's board
    Landscape with Mountains and Lake
    Watercolor · Board
    30 by 45cm excluding frame; 55 by 69,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 86
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  47. Walter Battiss, Umtamvuna Mouth Natal, watercolour on paper
    Umtamvuna Mouth Natal
    Watercolor · Paper
    sheet size: 37,5 by 53,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  48. Walter Battiss, Nederland. Col, watercolour on paper
    Nederland. Col
    Watercolor · Paper
    sheet size: 38,5 by 58cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 36
    ZAR 46,900≈ $2,799≈ £2,319≈ €2,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  49. Walter Battiss, Gary: I get a Kick out of You, watercolour on paper
    Gary: I get a Kick out of You
    Watercolor · Paper
    44 by 63cm excluding frame; 69 by 88 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 6
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  50. Walter Battiss, Goal Posts, watercolour on card
    Goal Posts
    Watercolor · Board
    sheet size: 28 by 25cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 48
    ZAR 11,725≈ $729≈ £599≈ €698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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