Bernard Matemera (1946–2002)
Bernard Matemera is a Zimbabwean artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,886. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bernard Matemera sold in 2023 for $6,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Matemera work is $2,886.
The median Bernard Matemera sculpture sells for $2,886 across 8 lots.
The median Bernard Matemera print sells for $29,953 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $29,953 | $29,953 | — | 2013-09-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $2,886‡ | $6,930 | 72.7% | 2023-06-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,130–$3,740‡ | $2,772‡ | $6,930 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $29,953 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,930 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $4,480 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Matemera worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Matemera work is $2,886. The median Bernard Matemera sculpture sells for $2,886 across 8 lots. The median Bernard Matemera print sells for $29,953 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Bernard Matemera sculpture?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Matemera sculpture is $2,886. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernard Matemera's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Matemera sculpture is $6,930.
What is Bernard Matemera's auction record?
Bernard Matemera's auction record is $29,953, set in 2013.
See the full Bernard Matemera record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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