Ben Macala (1938–1997)
What is Ben Macala’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Ben Macala at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $39 including buyer’s premium (middle half $27–$57, n=16). The auction record is $1,909 for A Seated Figure (2010, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Seated Figure | Bronze | $1,909 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Ben Macala (South Africa, 1938 - 1997), Portrait | — | $158 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Ben Macala (South Africa, 1938 - 1997), Standing Figure | — | $130 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Ben Macala (South Africa, 1938 - 1997), Figure | Watercolour and charcoal on paper | $85 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Ben Macala (South Africa, 1938 - 1997), Eleven Faces | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $77 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Ben Macala (South Africa, 1938 - 1997), Figure in Hard Hat | — | $75 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Ben Macala (South Africa, 1938 - 1997), Two Works: Portraits | — | $75 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Ben Macala (South Africa, 1938 - 1997), Figure Weeping | — | $68 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Ben Macala (South Africa, 1938 - 1997), Township Scene | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $65 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 10 | Ben Macala (South Africa, 1938 - 1997), Two Works: Mother and Child | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $58 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $58 |
| Other | 24 | $32 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Ben Macala is a South African artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $54. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ben Macala sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $122 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben Macala on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Macala work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Macala work is $54.
The median Ben Macala sculpture sells for $1,909 across 2 lots.
The median Ben Macala print sells for $44 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $44† | $44† | — | 2026-01-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,909 | $1,909 | — | 2021-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $228† | $1,909 | — | 2022-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,909 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $44† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Macala worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Macala work is $54. The median Ben Macala sculpture sells for $1,909 across 2 lots. The median Ben Macala print sells for $44 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ben Macala's auction record?
Ben Macala's auction record is $1,909, set in 2010.
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