Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala (1937–1997)
Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala is a South African artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $215. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala is recorded as sold in 2024 for $268; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala work is $215.
The median Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala work on paper sells for $182 across 5 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $182†‡ | $268‡ | 83.3% | 2025-07-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $175–$247†‡ | $182†‡ | $268‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $268‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $247† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala work is $215. The median Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala work on paper sells for $182 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala's auction record?
Benjamin Mzimkulu Macala's auction record is $268, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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