Lot 39 · Modern and Contemporary Art: Namibian Horizons
Figural Study
Nelson Makamo · charcoal and pastel on cotton rag paper
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- Estimate
- R80,000–R120,000 hammer ≈ $4,916–$7,374
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Strauss & Co — Modern and Contemporary Art: Namibian Horizons, Online · 8 May 2023
- Dimensions
- 101 by 59cm excluding frame; 116 by 73,3 by 3cm including frame
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13362343
- Record
- first seen 4 Aug 2026 · updated 10 Aug 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-13362343 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-13362343
Nelson Makamo, Figural Study. Strauss & Co, 8 May 2023, lot 39. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13362343.
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Nelson Makamo, Figural Study. Strauss & Co, 8 May 2023, lot 39. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13362343.
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Makamo | Child Walking | $6,393 | Strauss & Co, Oct 2019 | |
| Nelson Makamo | Portrait in Yellow | Strauss & Co, Nov 2018 | ||
| Nelson Makamo | Children of the Night | Strauss & Co, May 2016 | ||
| Nelson Makamo | Don’t Say I Didn’t Tell You About It (We Need a She Presiden | Strauss & Co, May 2023 | ||
| Nelson Makamo | Portrait | Strauss & Co, Nov 2018 | ||
| Nelson Makamo | Children | Strauss & Co, Jul 2017 | ||
| Nelson Makamo | She Took One Step Further, Then They Followed | Strauss & Co, Jun 2018 | ||
| Nelson Makamo | Figural Study | Strauss & Co, May 2026 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.