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# Blessing Ngobeni (b. 1985)

## What is Blessing Ngobeni’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Blessing Ngobeni at 7 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,396–$9,317, n=12). The auction record is $19,901 for Return of the Descendants III (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Return of the Descendants III, 2023 | Mixed media on canvas | $19,901 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Unresolved Issues (Basquiat in My Son), 2015 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $13,509 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Three Red Figures, 2020 | Collage and acrylic on canvas | $9,895 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Violent History, 2018 | Signé et daté en bas à droite "NBNgobeni | $9,838 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Honeymoon Episode III, 2025 | Mixed media and collage on canvas | $9,825 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | The Dance II | Mixed media on paper | $9,565 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 7 | Haunted Self, 2020 | Acrylic collage with gold and silver leaf on canvas adhered to canvas | $9,147 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Bullfighter (Capitalist) | Mixed media on canvas | $8,642 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas), 2021 | Mixed media on canvas | $8,367 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Play Balls, 1985 | Acrylic | $7,091 | Bonhams | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $8,367 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,505 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Blessing Ngobeni is a South African artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $7,091. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Blessing Ngobeni sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $8,066 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Blessing Ngobeni work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blessing Ngobeni work is $7,091.

The median Blessing Ngobeni work on paper sells for $8,642 across 9 lots.

The median Blessing Ngobeni painting sells for $8,493 across 6 lots.

The median Blessing Ngobeni sculpture sells for $3,805 across 1 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 | — | — | — | 2023-11-06 |
| Paintings | 8 | $8,493 | $19,901 | 75% | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $8,642† | $9,825 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,805 | $3,805 | — | 2023-11-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,496–$9,356† | $8,642† | $9,825 |

† 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 | 2024 | $19,901 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,895 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $9,565 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,805 |

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 Blessing Ngobeni worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blessing Ngobeni work is $7,091. The median Blessing Ngobeni work on paper sells for $8,642 across 9 lots. The median Blessing Ngobeni painting sells for $8,493 across 6 lots. The median Blessing Ngobeni sculpture sells for $3,805 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Blessing Ngobeni's auction record?

Blessing Ngobeni's auction record is $19,901, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Blessing Ngobeni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/blessing-ngobeni (updated 2026-11-02).

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.