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# Adelio Zagni Zeelie (1911–1991)

## What is Adelio Zagni Zeelie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Adelio Zagni Zeelie at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $78 including buyer’s premium (middle half $59–$151, n=13). The auction record is $325 for Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991) , Still Life with Flowers in a Decorated Vase (2024, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991) , Still Life with Flowers in a Decorated Vase, 1965 | Oil on board | $325 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991), Malay Quarter, Cape Town | Oil on board | $308 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991) 'Portrait of Adelio's Cat' | Oil on board | $190 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991), Bringing in the Catch, 1970 | Oil on board | $178 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991), Ceres, Cape Province, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $151 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991), Cape Street Scene, 1960 | Oil on board | $142 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991), Adelio's Cat | Oil on board | $137 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991) , Bringing in the Catch | Oil on board | $78 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991) , Still Life with Gladioli and Hydrangeas | Oil on board | $76 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Adelio Zagni Zeelie (South Africa, 1911 - 1991), Cape Neighbourhood, 1961 | Oil on board | $68 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $68 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adelio Zagni Zeelie is a South African artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $64. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Adelio Zagni Zeelie sold in 2026 for $142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adelio Zagni Zeelie work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adelio Zagni Zeelie work is $64.

The median Adelio Zagni Zeelie painting sells for $187 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $187† | $207† | 75% | 2020-02-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $207† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $167† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adelio Zagni Zeelie worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adelio Zagni Zeelie work is $64. The median Adelio Zagni Zeelie painting sells for $187 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Adelio Zagni Zeelie's auction record?

Adelio Zagni Zeelie's auction record is $178, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adelio Zagni Zeelie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adelio-zagni-zeelie (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.