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Walter Battiss Works on Paper: Auction Prices

South African · 1906–1982

ArtSell has recorded 250 auction results for Walter Battiss works on paper between 2009 and 2026, of which 206 sold (82% sell-through). Prices realised range from $86 to $21,190, with a median of $1,533 across 206 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, Fragments of Africa, 1951, various media on paper, in a textile covered hardcover folder
    Fragments of Africa, 1951
    various media on paper, in a textile covered hardcover folder · Paper
    image size: varies; folder: 47 by 33,5 by 3cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 968
    ZAR 23,422≈ $1,440≈ £1,075≈ €1,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Walter Battiss, Figures in a Landscape, ink on paper
    Figures in a Landscape
    Drawing · Paper
    28,5 by 42,5cm excluding frame; 52 by 63,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 836
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Walter Battiss, Abstract Composition, ink on paper
    Abstract Composition
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 81 by 66cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 29
    ZAR 5,046≈ $311≈ £230≈ €269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200–300View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Walter Battiss, Group of Nude Figures, ink on paper
    Group of Nude Figures
    Drawing · Paper
    16,5 by 20,5cm excluding frame; 50,5 by 54,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 190
    ZAR 7,809≈ $483≈ £356≈ €416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Walter Battiss, Room 6, Easy Access Motel, 1751 N. Oregon Street, Ontario, Oregon, 1977, pen on paper
    Room 6, Easy Access Motel, 1751 N. Oregon Street, Ontario, Oregon, 1977
    pen on paper · Paper
    35 by 40cm excluding frame; 59 by 64 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 129
    ZAR 21,080≈ $1,303≈ £961≈ €1,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. Walter Battiss, Orgy, 1970, felt-tip pen on sketch book paper
    Orgy, 1970
    felt-tip pen on sketch book paper · Paper
    18,5 by 29,5cm excluding frame; 39 by 49 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 10
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Walter Battiss, Ndebele Village, 1941, ink wash on paper
    Ndebele Village, 1941
    Drawing · Paper
    26 by 37,5cm excluding frame; 47 by 57 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 334
    ZAR 3,514≈ $215≈ £160≈ €188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. Walter Battiss, Seen on Fook Island, 1973, ink and pen on paper
    Seen on Fook Island, 1973
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 20 by 29,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 70
    ZAR 15,617≈ $950≈ £698≈ €807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  15. Walter Battiss, Figure and Elephant (recto) Mirror Writing (verso), 1978, pencil on paper
    Figure and Elephant (recto) Mirror Writing (verso), 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    sheet size: 23,5 by 27cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 69
    ZAR 5,856≈ $356≈ £262≈ €303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  16. Walter Battiss, Limpopo Bank near Koperfontein, 1952, ink on paper
    Limpopo Bank near Koperfontein, 1952
    Drawing · Paper
    33,5 by 44cm excluding frame; 60 by 68,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 42
    ZAR 78,082≈ $4,747≈ £3,490≈ €4,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  17. Walter Battiss, Two Figures Walking in a Landscape, pen on paper
    Two Figures Walking in a Landscape
    pen on paper · Paper
    24 by 28,5cm excluding frame; 60 by 75,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 411
    ZAR 6,607≈ $404≈ £299≈ €344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  18. Walter Battiss, Lions, 1976, ink on paper
    Lions, 1976
    Drawing · Paper
    35 by 25cm excluding frame; 58 by 48 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 292
    ZAR 26,428≈ $1,616≈ £1,196≈ €1,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  19. Walter Battiss, Orgy, 1970, felt tip pen on sketch book paper
    Orgy, 1970
    felt tip pen on sketch book paper · Paper
    18,5 by 29,5cm excluding frame; 39 by 49 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 305
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  20. Walter Battiss, Orgy Series, 1973, ink on paper
    Orgy Series, 1973
    Drawing · Paper
    27 by 38,5cm excluding frame; 50 by 62 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 304
    ZAR 15,016≈ $900≈ £674≈ €779Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. Walter Battiss, Self Portrait, 1976, ink and pencil on paper
    Self Portrait, 1976
    Drawing · Paper
    12,5 by 10,5cm excluding frame; 26 by 22,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 4
    ZAR 11,711≈ $734≈ £537≈ €617Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  23. Walter Battiss, San Art, ink on paper
    San Art
    Drawing · Paper
    33 by 52cm excluding frame; 58,5 by 78 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 156
    ZAR 17,566≈ $1,100≈ £805≈ €925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  24. Walter Battiss, Marquard, 1980, pencil on paper
    Marquard, 1980
    Drawing · Paper
    25 by 34cm excluding frame; 44,5 by 51,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 154
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  25. Walter Battiss, Nameless Objects; Harmless Objects; Blameless Objects; Innocent Objects, four, 1974, felt-tip pen on paper
    Nameless Objects; Harmless Objects; Blameless Objects; Innocent Objects, four, 1974
    felt-tip pen on paper · Paper
    each sheet size: 30 by 20,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 30
    ZAR 23,422≈ $1,466≈ £1,073≈ €1,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. 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 ↗
  28. Walter Battiss, A Season in Hell, Arthur Rimbaud, 1950, found book and pencil
    A Season in Hell, Arthur Rimbaud, 1950
    Drawing
    closed book: 22 by 14 by 1cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 352
    ZAR 2,403≈ $139≈ £103≈ €119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  29. Walter Battiss, Nauplion, 1981, white ink on black paper
    Nauplion, 1981
    Drawing · Paper
    34 by 49cm excluding frame; 77,5 by 88 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 33
    ZAR 18,019≈ $1,042≈ £776≈ €889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. 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 ↗
  32. 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 ↗
  33. Walter Battiss, To Pass the Time Away, 1982, gouache on paper
    To Pass the Time Away, 1982
    Gouache · Paper
    33,5 by 49cm excluding frame; 63 by 77 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 83
    ZAR 17,588≈ $987≈ £735≈ €846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. Walter Battiss, Zook, ink on paper
    Zook
    Drawing · Paper
    32 by 26cm excluding frame; 46,5 by 39 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 395
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,978≈ £1,444≈ €1,688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  36. Walter Battiss, People Admiring a Sculpture, pen and ink on card
    People Admiring a Sculpture
    Drawing · Board
    45 by 64cm excluding frame; 63 by 76 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 392
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,978≈ £1,444≈ €1,688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  37. Walter Battiss, Torrey, Utah, pastel on paper
    Torrey, Utah
    Pastel · Paper
    13 by 26cm excluding frame; 38 by 50 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 390
    ZAR 18,760≈ $1,055≈ £770≈ €900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  38. Walter Battiss, Embossed Rock Figures, embossed paper
    Embossed Rock Figures
    embossed paper · Paper
    image size: 45 by 38,5cm; 78 by 64 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 381
    ZAR 9,967≈ $561≈ £409≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  39. Walter Battiss, Elephant, blind embossing on paper
    Elephant
    blind embossing on paper · Paper
    image size: 26 by 33,5cm; 58,5 by 60 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 380
    ZAR 12,898≈ $725≈ £529≈ €619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  40. Walter Battiss, Female Nudes, ink on paper
    Female Nudes
    Drawing · Paper
    16,5 by 20cm excluding frame; 37 by 38,5 by 1cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 364
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,121≈ £818≈ €957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  41. Walter Battiss, Female Nudes, ink on paper
    Female Nudes
    Drawing · Paper
    16,5 by 20,5cm excluding frame; 37 by 39 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 363
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,121≈ £818≈ €957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  42. 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 ↗
  43. 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 ↗
  44. Walter Battiss, Natal, pencil on paper
    Natal
    Drawing · Paper
    18,5 by 28cm excluding frame; 33,5 by 41 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 347
    ZAR 5,863≈ $330≈ £241≈ €281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  45. Walter Battiss, S.W. Mauritius, ink on paper
    S.W. Mauritius
    Drawing · Paper
    35,5 by 44cm excluding frame; 54 by 61,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 346
    ZAR 25,795≈ $1,451≈ £1,059≈ €1,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  46. Walter Battiss, Coastal Trees, ink on paper
    Coastal Trees
    Drawing · Paper
    31,5 by 38,5cm excluding frame; 57 by 61,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 345
    ZAR 5,863≈ $330≈ £241≈ €281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  47. Walter Battiss, Figures with Brick Wall, pen and ink on paper
    Figures with Brick Wall
    Drawing · Paper
    30,5 by 37,5cm excluding frame; 56 by 61 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 344
    ZAR 9,380≈ $528≈ £385≈ €450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  48. Walter Battiss, Somerset East, pencil on paper
    Somerset East
    Drawing · Paper
    34 by 49,5cm excluding frame; 60,5 by 74,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 334
    ZAR 3,518≈ $198≈ £144≈ €169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  49. Walter Battiss, From the Kapabi ""KOYPOYNHE"" in Kalymnos Port, pen and ink on paper
    From the Kapabi ""KOYPOYNHE"" in Kalymnos Port
    Drawing · Paper
    32,5 by 44cm excluding frame; 51 by 61 by 1cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 309
    ZAR 9,380≈ $528≈ £385≈ €450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  50. 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 ↗

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