Alexander Podlashuc (1930–2009)
What is Alexander Podlashuc’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Alexander Podlashuc at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $992 including buyer’s premium (middle half $568–$1,264, n=20). The auction record is $4,159 for Bathers at San Sebastian (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathers at San Sebastian, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $4,159 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | The Pods' Pond, Cape Town, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $3,839 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 1997 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $2,239 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Synchrolift, Cape Town Docks, 1993 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,600 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Seagulls in an Industrial Landscape | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,408 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Factory, Patmos | Oil on board | $1,216 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | View from the Artist's Front Porch, 1992 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,216 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Still Life with Fish, Eggs and Milk, 1958 | Oil on artist's board | $1,152 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Cableship, Cape Town Docks, 1992 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,024 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Still Life with Cape Copper and Fish | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,024 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $1,024 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,024 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Alexander Podlashuc is a South African artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $928. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Alexander Podlashuc sold in 2025 for $1,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alexander Podlashuc on OpeningBid →What is a Alexander Podlashuc work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Podlashuc work is $928.
The median Alexander Podlashuc painting sells for $1,024 across 23 lots.
The median Alexander Podlashuc print sells for $67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $67† | $68† | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Paintings | 23 | $1,024 | $4,159 | — | 2025-02-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Alexander Podlashuc's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $67. Paintings (23 lots) median $1,024, record $4,159. A typical Alexander Podlashuc painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $876–$1,456 | $1,024 | $4,159 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,159 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,839 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $282 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $68† |
† 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 Alexander Podlashuc worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Podlashuc work is $928. The median Alexander Podlashuc painting sells for $1,024 across 23 lots. The median Alexander Podlashuc print sells for $67 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Alexander Podlashuc painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Podlashuc painting is $1,024.
What is Alexander Podlashuc's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Podlashuc painting is $4,159.
What is the average price of a medium Alexander Podlashuc painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander Podlashuc painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Alexander Podlashuc's auction record?
Alexander Podlashuc's auction record is $4,159, set in 2025.
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