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William Kentridge Pastels: Auction Prices

South African · b. 1955

ArtSell has recorded 62 auction results for William Kentridge pastels between 2009 and 2026, of which 46 sold (74% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,911 to $365,172, with a median of $55,729 across 46 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $365,172 for “Drawing for Stereoscope: Soho at Desk on Telephone” at Strauss & Co in 2014.

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  1. William Kentridge, Untitled (For Linda G), pastel on found paper
    Untitled (For Linda G)
    Pastel · Paper
    17 by 13,5cm excluding frame; 25 by 21,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 351
    ZAR 120,125≈ $7,288≈ £5,515≈ €6,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. William Kentridge, Drawing for Algiers, 2003, pastel and gouache on paper
    Drawing for Algiers, 2003
    Pastel · Paper
    80 x 80 cm (31 1/2 x 31 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 188
    £33,540≈ $44,729≈ €38,690Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. William Kentridge, Untitled, Charcoal and pastel on paper. Approx
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    45.5 x 60.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 412
    €50,400≈ $58,691≈ £43,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. William Kentridge, Untitled (Stretching Cheetah), 1985, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Untitled (Stretching Cheetah), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    93,5 by 64cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 15
    ZAR 750,913≈ $43,973≈ £33,361≈ €37,931Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. William Kentridge, Untitled (Gemsbok), 1985, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Untitled (Gemsbok), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    93 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 107,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 14
    ZAR 635,388≈ $37,208≈ £28,229≈ €32,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. William Kentridge, Untitled (Buffalo and Egret), 1985, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Untitled (Buffalo and Egret), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    93,5 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 13
    ZAR 462,100≈ $27,061≈ £20,530≈ €23,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. William Kentridge, Untitled (Hippo and Oxpeckers), 1985, pastel, charcoal and silver ink on paper
    Untitled (Hippo and Oxpeckers), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    64 by 93cm excluding frame; 110,5 by 137 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 12
    ZAR 635,388≈ $37,208≈ £28,229≈ €32,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. William Kentridge, Untitled (Warthog and Cupcake), 1985, pastel on paper
    Untitled (Warthog and Cupcake), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    94 by 64cm excluding frame; 140 by 180 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 11
    ZAR 670,045≈ $39,238≈ £29,768≈ €33,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. William Kentridge, Untitled (Cheetah and Cubs), 1985, charcoal, pastel and ink on paper
    Untitled (Cheetah and Cubs), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    90 by 64cm excluding frame; 140 by 170,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 10
    ZAR 693,150≈ $40,591≈ £30,795≈ €35,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. William Kentridge, Untitled (Lioness and Crate), 1985, charcoal, pastel and ink on paper
    Untitled (Lioness and Crate), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    93 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 9
    ZAR 404,338≈ $23,678≈ £17,964≈ €20,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  11. William Kentridge, Untitled (Grey Crowned Crane), 1985, pastel and gold ink on paper
    Untitled (Grey Crowned Crane), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    94 by 64,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 8
    ZAR 901,095≈ $52,768≈ £40,033≈ €45,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  12. William Kentridge, Untitled (Rhino and Fish Scaler), 1985, pastel and charcoal on paper
    Untitled (Rhino and Fish Scaler), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    94 by 64cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 7
    ZAR 693,150≈ $40,591≈ £30,795≈ €35,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  13. William Kentridge, Untitled (Hyena and Bowl of Water), 1985, pastel on paper
    Untitled (Hyena and Bowl of Water), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    93,5 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 6
    ZAR 554,520≈ $32,473≈ £24,636≈ €28,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  14. William Kentridge, Untitled (Maribou Stork), 1985, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Untitled (Maribou Stork), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    93,5 by 64cm excluding frame; 40 by 107,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 5
    ZAR 369,680≈ $21,648≈ £16,424≈ €18,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  15. William Kentridge, Untitled (Bat Eared Fox and Toiletries), 1985, pastel and charcoal on paper
    Untitled (Bat Eared Fox and Toiletries), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    93 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 139 by 107,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 4
    ZAR 519,863≈ $30,443≈ £23,096≈ €26,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  16. William Kentridge, Untitled (Antelope and Tin Can), 1985, pastel and charcoal on paper
    Untitled (Antelope and Tin Can), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    64 by 93,5cm excluding frame; 110,5 by 137 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 3
    ZAR 293,125≈ $17,165≈ £13,023≈ €14,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  17. William Kentridge, Untitled (Baboon), 1985, pastel and charcoal on paper
    Untitled (Baboon), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    93 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 2
    ZAR 462,100≈ $27,061≈ £20,530≈ €23,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  18. William Kentridge, Untitled (Elephants and Granadillas), 1985, charcoal, pastel and pen on paper
    Untitled (Elephants and Granadillas), 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    94 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 1
    ZAR 346,575≈ $20,295≈ £15,397≈ €17,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 350,000–450,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  19. William Kentridge, Untitled, Masked Ball series, charcoal and chalk pastel on paper
    Untitled, Masked Ball series
    Pastel · Paper
    91 by 63cm excluding frame; 102,5 by 74,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 231
    ZAR 2,516,250≈ $140,457≈ £103,658≈ €123,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000,000–3,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  20. William Kentridge, Drawing from Preparing the Flute (Outdoor Scene), 2005, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Drawing from Preparing the Flute (Outdoor Scene), 2005
    Pastel · Paper
    22⅜ h x 29⅞ w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 123
    $30,480≈ £23,540≈ €27,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. William Kentridge, Untitled (Self Portrait), charcoal, gold pen and pastel on paper
    Untitled (Self Portrait)
    Pastel · Paper
    25 by 17cm excluding frame; 34,5 by 26,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 329
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 650,000–850,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  22. William Kentridge, Drawing For Stereoscope, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Drawing For Stereoscope
    Pastel · Paper
    40 by 79cm excluding frame; 55,5 by 99,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 323
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 2,000,000–3,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  23. William Kentridge, Untitled (Drawing from The Deluge Series), chalk pastel and charcoal on paper
    Untitled (Drawing from The Deluge Series)
    Pastel · Paper
    66 by 50cm excluding frame; 83,5 by 68 by 5,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 230
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 1,500,000–2,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  24. William Kentridge, Untitled (For Linda G), pastel on found paper
    Untitled (For Linda G)
    Pastel · Paper
    17 by 13,5cm excluding frame; 25 by 21,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  25. William Kentridge, Eight Figures, 2010, poster paint, charcoal, coloured pencil and pastel on paper
    Eight Figures, 2010
    Pastel · Paper
    107.5 x 204 cm (42 3/8 x 80 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 148
    £196,850≈ $257,224≈ €235,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. William Kentridge, Ubu drawing (Drawing Man), 1997, charcoal, pastel, dry pigment and gouache on paper
    Ubu drawing (Drawing Man), 1997
    Pastel · Paper
    219.7 x 106.7 cm (86 1/2 x 42 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    £152,400≈ $192,710≈ €180,170Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. William Kentridge, Sketches for Construction for Return, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Sketches for Construction for Return
    Pastel · Paper
    79 by 57cm excluding frame; 98 by 75,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 164
    ZAR 577,625≈ $31,515≈ £24,641≈ €28,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 600,000–800,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  28. William Kentridge, Untitled (Seated Woman), charcoal and pastel on paper
    Untitled (Seated Woman)
    Pastel · Paper
    65 by 35cm excluding frame; 86 by 55,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 48
    ZAR 1,258,125≈ $68,417≈ £55,610≈ €64,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,200,000–1,500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  29. William Kentridge, Untitled (Drawing from The Deluge Series), chalk pastel and charcoal on paper
    Untitled (Drawing from The Deluge Series)
    Pastel · Paper
    66 by 50cm excluding frame; 83,5 by 68 by 5,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 2,000,000–3,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  30. William Kentridge, Toying with an Intrinsicate Knot, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Toying with an Intrinsicate Knot
    Pastel · Paper
    100 by 70cm excluding frame; 113 by 84 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 242
    ZAR 1,707,000≈ $106,824≈ £85,535≈ €101,341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,500,000–2,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  31. William Kentridge, The Highveld Style Masked Ball, charcoal and chalk pastel on paper laid down on board
    The Highveld Style Masked Ball
    Pastel · Paper
    96 by 70cm excluding frame; 136 by 110,5 by 7cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 157
    ZAR 3,641,600≈ $227,891≈ £182,474≈ €216,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,800,000–3,400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  32. William Kentridge, Indispensable!, 1995, charcoal, graphite and pastel on paper
    Indispensable!, 1995
    Pastel · Paper
    56 x 76.5 cm (22 x 30 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. William Kentridge, Untitled, Drawing for Il Ritorno d'Ulisse, charcoal and white pastel on paper
    Untitled, Drawing for Il Ritorno d'Ulisse
    Pastel · Paper
    sheet size: 120 by 160cm; 158 by 197 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000,000–6,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  34. William Kentridge, Untitled Drawing for Mango Groove Music Video (Crowd and Megaphone), charcoal and pastel on paper
    Untitled Drawing for Mango Groove Music Video (Crowd and Megaphone)
    Pastel · Paper
    sheet size: 48 by 66cm; 90 by 103 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 112
    ZAR 910,400≈ $65,130≈ £45,827≈ €53,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 800,000–1,200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  35. William Kentridge, Drawing from Sobriety, Obesity and Growing Old (Soho's Headquarters), 1991, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Drawing from Sobriety, Obesity and Growing Old (Soho's Headquarters), 1991
    Pastel · Paper
    120.7 x 149.8 cm (47 1/2 x 58 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 301
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. William Kentridge, Mr and Mrs Eckstein, 1991, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Mr and Mrs Eckstein, 1991
    Pastel · Paper
    120 x 149.5 cm (47 1/4 x 58 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £160,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. William Kentridge, Fish and Chips, charcoal, pastel and gold ink on paper
    Fish and Chips
    Pastel · Paper
    143,5 by 86,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 2,000,000–2,500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  38. William Kentridge, Soho Headquarters, 1991, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Soho Headquarters, 1991
    Pastel · Paper
    120.7 x 149.8 cm (47 1/2 x 58 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. William Kentridge, Drawing for Felix in Exile (Nandi's Cry), 1993, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Drawing for Felix in Exile (Nandi's Cry), 1993
    Pastel · Paper
    108 x 136 cm (42 1/2 x 53 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    £237,500≈ $312,811≈ €280,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. William Kentridge, Drawing from Felix in Exile, charcoal, pastel and poster paint on paper
    Drawing from Felix in Exile
    Pastel · Paper
    50 by 65,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 296
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 800,000–1,200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  41. William Kentridge, Preparations in the Ante-Chamber, charcoal with white gold paint and pastel on paper
    Preparations in the Ante-Chamber
    Pastel · Paper
    100 by 70cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 81
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 1,500,000–2,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  42. William Kentridge, MC2 – Drawing from “Medicine Chest”, 2000, charcoal and pastel on paper
    MC2 – Drawing from “Medicine Chest”, 2000
    Pastel · Paper
    159.8 x 122.2 cm (62 7/8 x 48 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    £106,250≈ $137,966≈ €119,949Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. William Kentridge, Deep Pool, from the series Colonial Landscape, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Deep Pool, from the series Colonial Landscape
    Pastel · Paper
    120 by 160cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 307
    ZAR 3,414,000≈ $272,471≈ £203,534≈ €232,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000,000–4,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  44. William Kentridge, Drawing from Sobriety, Obesity & Growing Old (Soho in Bed with Cat), 1991, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Drawing from Sobriety, Obesity & Growing Old (Soho in Bed with Cat), 1991
    Pastel · Paper
    47 1/4 x 58 7/8 in. (120 x 149.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 416
    $87,500≈ £64,685≈ €73,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. William Kentridge, Drawing for 'Felix in Exile', 1994, charcoal and pastel on paper
    Drawing for 'Felix in Exile', 1994
    Pastel · Paper
    118 by 148cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 50
    ZAR 2,273,600≈ $194,984≈ £138,917≈ €156,438Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000,000–2,500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  46. William Kentridge, Dancing Couple, charcoal, pastel and gold ink on paper
    Dancing Couple
    Pastel · Paper
    sheet size: 160 by 105,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 268
    ZAR 4,092,480≈ $321,219≈ £248,795≈ €285,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,500,000–2,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  47. William Kentridge, Untitled Drawing for Mango Groove Music Video (Megaphone on Pylon), chalk pastel and charcoal on paper
    Untitled Drawing for Mango Groove Music Video (Megaphone on Pylon)
    Pastel · Paper
    sheet size: 74 by 115cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 259
    ZAR 2,159,920≈ $169,532≈ £131,308≈ €150,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,800,000–2,500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  48. William Kentridge, Untitled Drawing for Mango Groove Music Video (Drive-In Screen and Megaphone), chalk pastel and charcoal on paper
    Untitled Drawing for Mango Groove Music Video (Drive-In Screen and Megaphone)
    Pastel · Paper
    sheet size: 75,5 by 109,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 258
    ZAR 2,159,920≈ $169,532≈ £131,308≈ €150,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,800,000–2,500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  49. William Kentridge, Circle, cone, cube, 2010, charcoal and pastel on newspaper, triptych
    Circle, cone, cube, 2010
    Pastel · Paper
    (i-ii) 15 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (39.4 x 39.4 cm.) (iii) 15 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (38.7 x 36.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 150
    $162,500≈ £125,337≈ €146,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. William Kentridge, Woman in Frilled Dress, pastel and charcoal on found book page
    Woman in Frilled Dress
    Pastel
    17,5 by 10,5cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 174
    ZAR 45,472≈ $2,911≈ £2,010≈ €2,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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