William Kentridge Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1955

ArtSell has recorded 149 auction results for William Kentridge works on paper between 2009 and 2026, and 100 of them sold (67%). The median price realised is $44.4kSign up free to see across 100 priced sales; the middle half sold for $18.7kSign up free to see–$140kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Anti-Entropy, sold at Phillips in June 2019 for $476kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Strauss & Co (110), Phillips (35) and Rago Auctions (2).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Arc/Procession 6, 1989

   Drawing · Paper

   53 by 74cm excluding frame; 65,5 by 85,5 by 5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Sep 15, 2026 · Lot 157
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Waldsee 1944: Budapest/Soweto, 2003

   Drawing · Paper

   4⅞ h x 6¼ w in (12 x 16 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jul 29, 2026 · Lot 117
   $5,376≈ £4,045≈ €4,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Macba Flip Book, 1998

   Watercolor · Paper

   16,5 by 23cm excluding frame; 25,5 by 32,5 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 23, 2026 · Lot 352
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Untitled (For Linda G)

   Pastel · Paper

   17 by 13,5cm excluding frame; 25 by 21,5 by 3,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 23, 2026 · Lot 351
   ZAR 120,125≈ $7,288≈ £5,515≈ €6,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Spahi and Zouave - From Fenton's Crimean Photographs, 2009

   Drawing · Paper

   22 by 19cm excluding frame; 28 by 24,5 by 3,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Jun 23, 2026 · Lot 349
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   Preparing the Flute

   Drawing · Paper

   122 by 160cm excluding frame; 137 by 176 by 5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 26, 2026 · Lot 51
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 2,000,000–3,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
7. 
   Headdress, 1991

   Gouache · Paper

   28 by 39cm excluding frame; 63 by 80,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 26, 2026 · Lot 46
   ZAR 346,575≈ $21,190≈ £15,732≈ €18,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   Untitled Drawing for Mango Groove Music Video (Child in a Landscape and Radio), 1994

   Drawing · Paper

   97 by 73cm excluding frame; 127 by 101 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 26, 2026 · Lot 44
   ZAR 2,287,500≈ $139,858≈ £103,837≈ €120,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000,000–2,500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
9. 
   Dying barbarians, 2014

   Drawing

   46.5 x 66 cm (18 1/4 x 25 7/8 in.)

   Phillips · Apr 16, 2026 · Lot 29
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Preparatory Sketch for Woyzeck on the Highveld (recto) Mine Compound (verso), 1992

    Drawing · Paper

    66 by 117cm excluding frame; 83 by 134,5 by 2cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 24, 2026 · Lot 574
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 1,500,000–2,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
11. 
    Drawing for Algiers, 2003

    Pastel · Paper

    80 x 80 cm (31 1/2 x 31 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2026 · Lot 188
    £33,540≈ $44,729≈ €38,690Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Untitled

    Pastel · Paper

    45.5 x 60.5 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 5, 2025 · Lot 412
    €50,400≈ $58,691≈ £43,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
13. 
    Untitled (Stretching Cheetah), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    93,5 by 64cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 15
    ZAR 750,913≈ $43,973≈ £33,361≈ €37,931Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
14. 
    Untitled (Gemsbok), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    93 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 107,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 14
    ZAR 635,388≈ $37,208≈ £28,229≈ €32,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
15. 
    Untitled (Buffalo and Egret), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    93,5 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 13
    ZAR 462,100≈ $27,061≈ £20,530≈ €23,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 250,000–350,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
16. 
    Untitled (Hippo and Oxpeckers), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    64 by 93cm excluding frame; 110,5 by 137 by 2,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 12
    ZAR 635,388≈ $37,208≈ £28,229≈ €32,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
17. 
    Untitled (Warthog and Cupcake), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    94 by 64cm excluding frame; 140 by 180 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 11
    ZAR 670,045≈ $39,238≈ £29,768≈ €33,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
18. 
    Untitled (Cheetah and Cubs), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    90 by 64cm excluding frame; 140 by 170,5 by 2cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 10
    ZAR 693,150≈ $40,591≈ £30,795≈ €35,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
19. 
    Untitled (Lioness and Crate), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    93 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 9
    ZAR 404,338≈ $23,678≈ £17,964≈ €20,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
20. 
    Untitled (Grey Crowned Crane), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    94 by 64,5cm

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 8
    ZAR 901,095≈ $52,768≈ £40,033≈ €45,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 400,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
21. 
    Untitled (Rhino and Fish Scaler), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    94 by 64cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 7
    ZAR 693,150≈ $40,591≈ £30,795≈ €35,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
22. 
    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 · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 6
    ZAR 554,520≈ $32,473≈ £24,636≈ €28,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
23. 
    Untitled (Maribou Stork), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    93,5 by 64cm excluding frame; 40 by 107,5 by 2cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 5
    ZAR 369,680≈ $21,648≈ £16,424≈ €18,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–500,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
24. 
    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 · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 4
    ZAR 519,863≈ $30,443≈ £23,096≈ €26,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 500,000–700,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
25. 
    Untitled (Antelope and Tin Can), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    64 by 93,5cm excluding frame; 110,5 by 137 by 2cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 3
    ZAR 293,125≈ $17,165≈ £13,023≈ €14,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
26. 
    Untitled (Baboon), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    93 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 2
    ZAR 462,100≈ $27,061≈ £20,530≈ €23,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 300,000–400,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
27. 
    Untitled (Elephants and Granadillas), 1985

    Pastel · Paper

    94 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 140 by 108 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 1
    ZAR 346,575≈ $20,295≈ £15,397≈ €17,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 350,000–450,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
28. 
    William Kentridge: Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg, March 2003, poster

    colour photolithograh on paper · Paper

    66 by 71cm excluding frame; 72 by 77 by 2,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 20, 2025 · Lot 8
    ZAR 30,032≈ $1,734≈ £1,293≈ €1,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
29. 
    Untitled (Man Reading and Anthropomorphic Figures), 2001

    Drawing · Paper

    25 by 39cm excluding frame; 33,5 by 47,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 16, 2025 · Lot 348
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 750,000–900,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
30. 
    Reading Chambers (Encyclopedia), 2002

    chine collé on paper · Paper

    image size: 26,5 by 37cm; 55 by 62,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Aug 18, 2025 · Lot 303
    ZAR 52,763≈ $2,996≈ £2,213≈ €2,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
31. 
    Standard Bank National Arts Festival, poster, 1999

    photolithograh on paper · Paper

    97 by 66cm excluding frame; 105 by 73,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Aug 18, 2025 · Lot 190
    ZAR 25,795≈ $1,465≈ £1,082≈ €1,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
32. 
    Untitled, Masked Ball series

    Pastel · Paper

    91 by 63cm excluding frame; 102,5 by 74,5 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 27, 2025 · 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 ↗
33. 
    What will come, 2007

    artist installation comprising anamorphic projection, 35 mm film transferred to video, metal base, paper and chromed metal cylinder · Paper · ed. 13/14

    8 minutes 40 seconds table 78.8 x 130 x 130 cm (31 x 51 1/8 x 51 1/8 in.) cylinder 28.9 x 16.8 x 16.8 cm (11 3/8 x 6 5/8 x 6 5/8 in.) overall 107.7 x 130 x 130 cm (42 3/8 x 51 1/8 x 51 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 10, 2025 · Lot 36
    £30,480≈ $39,389≈ €35,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Preparing the Flute

    Drawing · Paper

    122 by 160cm excluding frame; 137 by 176 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Apr 1, 2025 · Lot 286
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 2,800,000–3,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
35. 
    Drawing from Preparing the Flute (Outdoor Scene), 2005

    Pastel · Paper

    22⅜ h x 29⅞ w in (57 x 76 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 12, 2025 · Lot 123
    $30,480≈ £23,540≈ €27,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
36. 
    Drawing from 'Preparing the Flute' (Stage with Black Curtain), 2005

    Mixed media · Paper

    80.6 x 113 cm (31 3/4 x 44 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2025 · Lot 149
    £53,340≈ $68,867≈ €63,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Drawing from 'Woyzeck on the Highweld', 1992

    Drawing · Paper

    120 x 150 cm (47 1/4 x 59 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2025 · Lot 148
    £63,500≈ $81,985≈ €75,513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Telegrams from the Nose, 2008

    Watercolor · Paper

    each 10 x 9 1/4 in. (25.4 x 23.5 cm) installation dimensions variable, approximately 34 1/2 x 82 1/2 in. (87.6 x 209.6 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 28, 2025 · Lot 146
    $38,100≈ £30,231≈ €36,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Dissolve

    Drawing · Paper

    sheet size: 81 by 120cm; 94,5 by 134 by 7,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Feb 17, 2025 · Lot 175
    ZAR 577,625≈ $31,325≈ £24,865≈ €29,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 900,000–1,200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
40. 
    Untitled (Man Reading and Anthropomorphic Figures)

    Drawing · Paper

    25 by 39cm excluding frame; 33,5 by 47,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Feb 17, 2025 · Lot 168
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 1,200,000–1,800,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
41. 
    Magic Flute, poster

    photolithograh on paper · Paper

    image size: 73,5 by 49,5cm; sheet size: 84 by 59,5cm, unframed

    Strauss & Co · Feb 10, 2025 · Lot 292
    ZAR 10,553≈ $573≈ £462≈ €555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
42. 
    Reading Chambers (Encyclopedia)

    chine collé on paper · Paper

    image size: 26,5 by 37cm; 55 by 62,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Feb 10, 2025 · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
43. 
    Ubu drawing (Cartographer), 1997

    Gouache · Paper

    89 x 42 1/2 in. (226.1 x 108 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 343
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Untitled (Self Portrait)

    Pastel · Paper

    25 by 17cm excluding frame; 34,5 by 26,5 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2024 · Lot 329
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 650,000–850,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
45. 
    Drawing For Stereoscope

    Pastel · Paper

    40 by 79cm excluding frame; 55,5 by 99,5 by 5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2024 · Lot 323
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 2,000,000–3,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
46. 
    Untitled (Drawing from The Deluge Series)

    Pastel · Paper

    66 by 50cm excluding frame; 83,5 by 68 by 5,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2024 · Lot 230
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 1,500,000–2,000,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
47. 
    Macba Flip Book

    Watercolor · Paper

    16,5 by 23cm excluding frame; 25,5 by 32,5 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2024 · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
48. 
    Untitled (For Linda G)

    Pastel · Paper

    17 by 13,5cm excluding frame; 25 by 21,5 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2024 · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
49. 
    Spahi and Zouave - From Fenton's Crimean Photographs

    Drawing · Paper

    22 by 19cm excluding frame; 28 by 24,5 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2024 · Lot 2
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
50. 
    Eight Figures, 2010

    Pastel · Paper

    107.5 x 204 cm (42 3/8 x 80 3/8 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 11, 2024 · Lot 148
    £196,850≈ $257,224≈ €235,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗

Other media by William Kentridge

PaintingsPrintsPhotographsSculptureMixed MediaWatercolorsGouachesPastelsDrawingsEtchingsEngravingsAquatintsDrypointsLithographsScreenprintsWoodcuts & LinocutsMultiples

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