Bettie Cilliers-Barnard (1914–2010)
What is Bettie Cilliers-Barnard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Bettie Cilliers-Barnard at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $269–$3,645, n=16). The auction record is $9,293 for Konfrontasie (2016, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konfrontasie, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $9,293 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Generations, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $7,896 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 3 | Figures of Time, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $6,384 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Five Figures, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $5,019 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 5 | Women Reading | Oil on board | $4,595 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 6 | Abstract Composition with Two Fish, 1955 | Oil on board | $4,535 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Prinses van Verre, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $3,328 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Group of Figures, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $3,074 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Conversation, 1977 | Oil on canvas | $3,031 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Abstract with figures, 1914 | Painting | $2,750 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,052 |
| Prints | 6 | $245 |
| Other | 9 | $178 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,384 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,271 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Bettie Cilliers-Barnard is a South African artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,729. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,482 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bettie Cilliers-Barnard on OpeningBid →What is a Bettie Cilliers-Barnard work worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bettie Cilliers-Barnard work is $1,729.
The median Bettie Cilliers-Barnard painting sells for $3,590 across 44 lots.
The median Bettie Cilliers-Barnard print sells for $254 across 6 lots.
The median Bettie Cilliers-Barnard photograph sells for $246 across 5 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 | 6 | $254 | $254 | — | 2022-10-25 |
| Paintings | 46 | $3,590† | $9,293 | 95.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,095† | $1,095† | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 5 | $246 | $256 | — | 2018-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,896 | $9,293 | — | 2026-05-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Bettie Cilliers-Barnard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $254. Paintings (46 lots) median $3,590, record $9,293. A typical Bettie Cilliers-Barnard painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,896.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,700–$4,364† | $3,590† | $5,019 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $9,293 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,896 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,095† |
| Photography | 2017 | $256 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $254 |
| Photography | 2017 | $236 |
† 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 Bettie Cilliers-Barnard worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bettie Cilliers-Barnard work is $1,729. The median Bettie Cilliers-Barnard painting sells for $3,590 across 44 lots. The median Bettie Cilliers-Barnard print sells for $254 across 6 lots. The median Bettie Cilliers-Barnard photograph sells for $246 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Bettie Cilliers-Barnard painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bettie Cilliers-Barnard painting is $3,590. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bettie Cilliers-Barnard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bettie Cilliers-Barnard painting is $9,293.
What is the average price of a medium Bettie Cilliers-Barnard painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bettie Cilliers-Barnard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bettie Cilliers-Barnard's auction record?
Bettie Cilliers-Barnard's auction record is $9,293, set in 2016.
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