Adriaan Boshoff (1935–2007)
What is Adriaan Boshoff’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 164 auction results for Adriaan Boshoff at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,902 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,750–$9,830, n=40). The auction record is $31,858 for West Coast Mussel Pickers (2021, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Coast Mussel Pickers | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $31,858 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Lullu Belle | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $28,251 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Mother and Children | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $27,531 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Cafe Scene | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $19,676 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Picking Cosmos Flowers | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $17,067 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | A Herd of Cattle | Oil on board | $14,533 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Breezes at Sea | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $14,357 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 8 | Playing Dress-up | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $13,128 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 9 | Street in Bryntirion | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $12,288 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Herding Cattle along Mountain Road | Oil on board | $11,864 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $3,907 |
| Other | 7 | $974 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $14,357 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $8,449 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,525 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 164 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Adriaan Boshoff is a South African artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,438. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Adriaan Boshoff sold in 2026 for $10,659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adriaan Boshoff work is $3,438.
The median Adriaan Boshoff painting sells for $4,660 across 126 lots.
The median Adriaan Boshoff work on paper sells for $427 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adriaan Boshoff paintings typically sell for $4,647–$10,345 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Adriaan Boshoff paintings typically sell for $827–$2,390 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 127 | $4,660†‡ | $31,858 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $427† | $3,438 | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $27,531 | $31,858 | — | 2025-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $827–$2,390† | $1,479† | $5,757 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $4,647–$10,345†‡ | $7,178†‡ | $28,251 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $12,367–$22,299 | $14,357 | $31,858 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $31,858 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $28,251 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,438 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $427† |
† 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 Adriaan Boshoff worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adriaan Boshoff work is $3,438. The median Adriaan Boshoff painting sells for $4,660 across 126 lots. The median Adriaan Boshoff work on paper sells for $427 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adriaan Boshoff paintings typically sell for $4,647–$10,345 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Adriaan Boshoff paintings typically sell for $827–$2,390 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 the average price of a Adriaan Boshoff painting?
Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adriaan Boshoff painting is $4,660. 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 Adriaan Boshoff's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adriaan Boshoff painting is $31,858.
What is the average price of a medium Adriaan Boshoff painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adriaan Boshoff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Adriaan Boshoff painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adriaan Boshoff painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Adriaan Boshoff's auction record?
Adriaan Boshoff's auction record is $31,858, set in 2021.
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