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# Adriaan Boshoff (1935–2007)

## What is Adriaan Boshoff’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $3,907 |
| Other | 7 | $974 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Adriaan Boshoff work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Adriaan Boshoff work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adriaan Boshoff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adriaan-boshoff (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.