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# 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.

## What is a Bernard Matemera work 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).

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.