William Kentridge Prints: Auction Prices

b. 1955

Of the 613 lots by William Kentridge (prints) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 505 found a buyer (82%). Half of the priced sales fell between $2.1kSign up free to see and $12.3kSign up free to see, with a median of $3.7kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $116kSign up free to see for Dutch Iris at Strauss & Co in September 2022. Most results come from Strauss & Co (525), Phillips (54) and Menzies (7).

ZAR 2,048,400≈ $116,021≈ £102,285≈ €117,122Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumDutch IrisStrauss & Co613auction results2009–2026years recorded82%sold$3.7kSign up free to seemedian price

William Kentridge prints: key figures

Auction results
613
Sold rate
82%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$3.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$116kSign up free to see Dutch Iris, Strauss & Co, Sep 2022

Top auction houses: Strauss & Co (525), Phillips (54), Menzies (7)

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  1. Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg, March 2003, Exhibition Poster by William Kentridge, colour photolithograph on paper, sold Feb 2024
    Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg, March 2003, Exhibition Poster
    Lithograph · Paper
    67 by 72cm excluding frame; 88 by 93,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 240
    ZAR 23,450≈ $1,234≈ £978≈ €1,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Portraits for Shostakovich Symphony No.10 in E Minor, Opus 93 (II) by William Kentridge, 2022, lithograph on Zerkell BFK Rives 270gsm on 100% cotton cloth, sold Feb 2024
    Portraits for Shostakovich Symphony No.10 in E Minor, Opus 93 (II), 2022
    Lithograph · Paper
    164 by 111cm excluding frame; 176 by 122,5 by 5,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 4
    ZAR 550,000≈ $28,919≈ £22,922≈ €26,846HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Man with Megaphone by William Kentridge, 1998, etching and aquatint in colors, sold Dec 2023
    Man with Megaphone, 1998
    Etching
    9¾ h x 14¾ w in (25 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 320
    $9,170≈ £7,300≈ €8,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  4. Head I by William Kentridge, 2007, Lithography, Letterpress, Scanned Book Pages, Hand Colouring and Chine Colle on Stained Wooden Stand (ed. 21/25), sold Nov 2023
    Head I, 2007
    Lithograph · ed. 21/25
    H38cm (incl. base)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 282
    A$7,000≈ $4,597≈ £3,657≈ €4,212HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Roses in a Big Glass; Lilies, two by William Kentridge, (1) aquatint and drypoint etching on paper; (2) coffee-lift aquatint with drypoint on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Roses in a Big Glass; Lilies, two
    Aquatint · Paper
    (1) image size: 100 by 79cm; 157 by 116,5 by 6cm including frame (2) image size: 117 by 82cm; 157,5 by 116,5 by 6cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 63
    ZAR 1,062,830≈ $57,797≈ £46,978≈ €54,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Irises, Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope by William Kentridge, 2019, lithographs printed on 42 pages scanned from a 1947 Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope log book, mounted on cotton clo, sold Nov 2023
    Irises, Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, 2019
    Lithograph · Other support
    image size: 164 by 152cm, unframed; portfolio box: 28,5 by 28 by 4cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 61
    ZAR 1,155,250≈ $62,823≈ £51,063≈ €58,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,000,000–1,500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Bicycle Kick by William Kentridge, giclée print on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Bicycle Kick
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 34/50
    image size: 97,5 by 75cm; 149 by 118 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 76
    ZAR 87,938≈ $4,815≈ £3,884≈ €4,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Telegrams From The Nose, three by William Kentridge, photolithograph on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Telegrams From The Nose, three
    Lithograph · Paper
    57 by 50cm excluding frame; 73 by 66,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 75
    ZAR 70,350≈ $3,852≈ £3,108≈ €3,587Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Iris II (In Clamp) by William Kentridge, digital print with pigment inks on cotton rag paper, offered Nov 2023
    Iris II (In Clamp)
    Print (other) · Other support · ed. 17/50
    image size: 157 by 110cm; 175,5 by 125 by 8cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 70
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 750,000–850,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Iris by William Kentridge, etching and aquatint on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Iris
    Etching · Paper · ed. 22/40
    image size: 20 by 15cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 69
    ZAR 52,763≈ $2,889≈ £2,331≈ €2,690Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  11. Carlton Centre Games Arcade Series by William Kentridge, etching on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Carlton Centre Games Arcade Series
    Etching · Paper
    image size: 22 by 27,5cm; 43,5 by 42,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 68
    ZAR 164,150≈ $8,989≈ £7,251≈ €8,369Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  12. Lulu 2, Alban 4, two by William Kentridge, etching on paper, offered Nov 2023
    Lulu 2, Alban 4, two
    Etching · Paper
    each plate size: 19,5 by 14,5cm; each sheet size: 38 by 31cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  13. Act II, Scene III by William Kentridge, linocut and chine collé on paper, offered Nov 2023
    Act II, Scene III
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. TP
    image size: 39,5 by 45cm; 62 by 77,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  14. Act III Scene II by William Kentridge, 2017, linocut and handcolouring on paper, offered Nov 2023
    Act III Scene II, 2017
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    image size: 30 by 29.5; sheet size: 44 by 32cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  15. Lulu by William Kentridge, etching on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Lulu
    Etching · Paper
    image size: 19,5 by 15cm; 58,5 by 44,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 61
    ZAR 23,450≈ $1,284≈ £1,036≈ €1,196Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  16. My Dear Friend (He that Fled his Fate) – Mbinda Cemetery by William Kentridge, colour screenprint on paper, offered Nov 2023
    My Dear Friend (He that Fled his Fate) – Mbinda Cemetery
    Screenprint · Paper
    image size: 46,5 by 62cm; 77 by 90 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  17. Pet Sphinx by William Kentridge, hand-coloured etching and drypoint on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Pet Sphinx
    Etching · Paper
    image size: 30 by 22cm; 64 by 49,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 55
    ZAR 64,488≈ $3,531≈ £2,849≈ €3,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  18. Panic Picnic by William Kentridge, drypoint printed from a vinyl record, sold Nov 2023
    Panic Picnic
    Multiple
    image size: 25 by 25cm; sheet size: 36,5 by 35cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 54
    ZAR 41,038≈ $2,247≈ £1,813≈ €2,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  19. Rumours and Impossibilities by William Kentridge, colour screenprint on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Rumours and Impossibilities
    Screenprint · Paper
    image size: 138 by 83cm; 178,5 by 125,5 by 6,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 53
    ZAR 234,500≈ $12,841≈ £10,358≈ €11,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  20. 4 Films Compilation by William Kentridge, colour screenprint on paper, sold Nov 2023
    4 Films Compilation
    Screenprint · Paper
    image size: 32,5 by 28cm; sheet size: 35 by 33cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 52
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,926≈ £1,554≈ €1,793Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  21. Ashes by William Kentridge, etching on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Ashes
    Etching · Paper
    image size at widest point: 9,5 by 6,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 51
    ZAR 23,450≈ $1,284≈ £1,036≈ €1,196Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  22. Levitation by William Kentridge, hardground etching, mezzotint and aquatint on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Levitation
    Etching · Paper · ed. 29/50
    image size: 49 by 31cm; sheet size: 60 by 50cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 48
    ZAR 87,938≈ $4,815≈ £3,884≈ €4,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  23. Man with Megaphone Cluster by William Kentridge, etching on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Man with Megaphone Cluster
    Etching · Paper
    image size: 24,5 by 37,5cm; 42 by 57 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 46
    ZAR 87,938≈ $4,815≈ £3,884≈ €4,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  24. Man with Megaphone by William Kentridge, etching on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Man with Megaphone
    Etching · Paper
    image size: 24,5 by 38cm; 42,5 by 57,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 45
    ZAR 87,938≈ $4,815≈ £3,884≈ €4,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  25. Oh to Believe in Another World by William Kentridge, digital print on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Oh to Believe in Another World
    Print (other) · Paper
    image size: 41 by 51cm; sheet size: 52 by 57cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 44
    ZAR 56,280≈ $3,082≈ £2,486≈ €2,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  26. Weigh All Tears by William Kentridge, digital print on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Weigh All Tears
    Print (other) · Paper
    image size: 41 by 51cm; sheet size: 53 by 56cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 43
    ZAR 32,830≈ $1,798≈ £1,450≈ €1,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  27. Undo, Unsay by William Kentridge, 2012, lithograph and collage on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Undo, Unsay, 2012
    Lithograph · Paper
    69,5 by 85,5cm excluding frame; 98 by 113 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 42
    ZAR 187,600≈ $10,273≈ £8,287≈ €9,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  28. Eight Figures by William Kentridge, 2010, linocut with hand-painted Indian ink on Hahnemühle paper, offered Nov 2023
    Eight Figures, 2010
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 15/40
    image size: 83,5 by 185,5cm; 111,5 by 208,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  29. Sleeper and Ubu by William Kentridge, 1997, printed soft-ground etching, aquatint and drypoint, from two copper plates, and power-tool engraved polycarbon sheet for, offered Nov 2023
    Sleeper and Ubu, 1997
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 12/50
    image size: 97 by 193,5cm; 110 by 205,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 36
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 400,000–600,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  30. Almost Don't Worry by William Kentridge, linocut with hand colouring on paper, offered Nov 2023
    Almost Don't Worry
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    image size: 100 by 99cm; 127,5 by 115,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  31. The Rider by William Kentridge, etching and aquatint on paper, sold Nov 2023
    The Rider
    Etching · Paper
    image size: 28,5 by 39cm; 70 by 77,5 by 5,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 33
    ZAR 87,938≈ $4,815≈ £3,884≈ €4,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  32. Triumph of Bacchus by William Kentridge, twenty lift ground aquatint etchings printed on 100% hemp Phumani handmade paper, each etching mounted on raw cotton clo, sold Nov 2023
    Triumph of Bacchus
    Aquatint · Paper
    image size: 157,5 by 148cm; 182 by 172,5 by 6cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 32
    ZAR 635,388≈ $34,794≈ £28,066≈ €32,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 600,000–800,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  33. Skeletal Horse by William Kentridge, lift-ground aquatint etching on 100% hemp Phumani handmade paper, mounted on raw cotton cloth, sold Nov 2023
    Skeletal Horse
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 5/10
    cloth size: 160 by 150cm, portfolio size: 35 by 36 by 3cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 31
    ZAR 866,438≈ $47,446≈ £38,272≈ €44,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 750,000–850,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  34. Hope in the Green Leaves by William Kentridge, linocut and ink wash on paper, offered Nov 2023
    Hope in the Green Leaves
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    image size: 166 by 87cm; 208,5 by 126 by 6,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 600,000–800,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  35. Roses in Big Glass by William Kentridge, etching and aquatint on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Roses in Big Glass
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/30
    image size: 100 by 79cm; 130 by 105,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 27
    ZAR 346,575≈ $18,978≈ £15,309≈ €17,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  36. Rumours and Impossibilities by William Kentridge, linocut with hand colouring on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Rumours and Impossibilities
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    image size: 34 by 19,5cm; sheet size: 51,5 by 32cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 20
    ZAR 56,280≈ $3,082≈ £2,486≈ €2,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  37. Untitled (Artist Bending) by William Kentridge, etching on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Untitled (Artist Bending)
    Etching · Paper · ed. 22/50
    image size: 17 by 22,5cm; 57 by 60 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 19
    ZAR 76,213≈ $4,173≈ £3,366≈ €3,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 35,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  38. Universal Archive (Ref 21) Version D by William Kentridge, linocut printed on Encyclopedia Britannica pages, sold Nov 2023
    Universal Archive (Ref 21) Version D
    Woodcut / linocut
    43 by 66,5cm excluding frame; 54,5 by 77,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 16
    ZAR 164,150≈ $8,989≈ £7,251≈ €8,369Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  39. Universal Archive (Nine Trees) by William Kentridge, linocut printed on pages from Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, sold Nov 2023
    Universal Archive (Nine Trees)
    Woodcut / linocut
    image size: 90,5 by 68cm; 122 by 98 by 7cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 13
    ZAR 234,500≈ $12,841≈ £10,358≈ €11,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  40. Dutch Iris II by William Kentridge, etching and aquatint in 16 colours on Vélin d'Arches Blanc, sold Nov 2023
    Dutch Iris II
    Etching · Paper
    image size: 107,5 by 58,5cm; 147,5 by 97 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 12
    ZAR 981,963≈ $53,772≈ £43,375≈ €50,063Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  41. Untitled (Four Sculptural Heads) by William Kentridge, 2007, lithograph, letterpress, hand colouring and collage, on a wooden base, offered Nov 2023
    Untitled (Four Sculptural Heads), 2007
    Lithograph
    each approx. highest point: 42,5cm excluding base; 43,5cm including base; width: 26cm; depth: 19cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 7
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 600,000–800,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  42. Self Portrait as a Coffee Pot by William Kentridge, lithograph and collage on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Self Portrait as a Coffee Pot
    Lithograph · Paper
    image size: 86 by 71cm; 121,5 by 103 by 7,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 6
    ZAR 234,500≈ $12,841≈ £10,358≈ €11,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  43. Horse, Rider and Moustache by William Kentridge, 2007, two colour lithograph and collage, sold Nov 2023
    Horse, Rider and Moustache, 2007
    Lithograph
    75 by 64cm excluding frame; 88,5 by 77 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 4
    ZAR 111,388≈ $6,100≈ £4,920≈ €5,679Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  44. Self Help by William Kentridge, two colour chine collé and lithograph on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Self Help
    Lithograph · Paper
    image size: 20 by 27cm; 52 by 61 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 2
    ZAR 37,520≈ $2,055≈ £1,657≈ €1,913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  45. Home Cures by William Kentridge, two colour chine collé and lithograph on paper, sold Nov 2023
    Home Cures
    Lithograph · Paper
    image size: 20 by 27cm; 52 by 61 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 1
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,926≈ £1,554≈ €1,793Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  46. Medusa (für Parkett 63) by William Kentridge, 2001, Anamorphische Farblithografie auf Chine Collé, gedruckt auf 6 Seiten der French Larousse Encyclopedia und Stahlzylinder,, sold Oct 2023
    Medusa (für Parkett 63), 2001
    Lithograph
    Druckgrafik: 75,5 x 76,5cm. Zylinder: 13 x Ø 9cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 124
    €9,240≈ $9,812≈ £8,072Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  47. Zeno at 4 A.M. (K. pp. 118-119) by William Kentridge, 2001, Nine etchings and aquatint, on one sheet of Hahnemühle paper, with full margins, offered Oct 2023
    Zeno at 4 A.M. (K. pp. 118-119), 2001
    Etching · Paper
    I. 32 1/8 x 26 1/2 in. (81.6 x 67.3 cm) S. 38 7/8 x 31 3/4 in. (98.7 x 80.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 411
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Untitled (Artist Bending), from The HMV Set by William Kentridge, etching on paper, sold Oct 2023
    Untitled (Artist Bending), from The HMV Set
    Etching · Paper
    12 by 12,5cm excluding frame; 50,5 by 50,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 17
    ZAR 35,175≈ $1,815≈ £1,491≈ €1,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  49. Untitled (Artist Standing), from The HMV Set by William Kentridge, etching on paper, sold Oct 2023
    Untitled (Artist Standing), from The HMV Set
    Etching · Paper
    12 by 12,5cm excluding frame; 50,5 by 50,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 16
    ZAR 41,038≈ $2,118≈ £1,740≈ €2,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  50. Black Iris by William Kentridge, hand-coloured etching and drypoint on paper, sold Sep 2023
    Black Iris
    Etching · Paper · ed. 22/35
    image size: 102,5 by 78,5cm; sheet size: 121 by 91,5cm; 140,5 by 111,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 160
    ZAR 866,438≈ $45,765≈ £36,851≈ €42,719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 750,000–900,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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