> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlo-sdoya · updated 2026-11-03

# Carlo Sdoya (1914–1996)

## What is Carlo Sdoya’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Carlo Sdoya at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $156 including buyer’s premium (middle half $78–$203, n=13). The auction record is $296 for Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), Chrysanthemums (2025, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), Chrysanthemums | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $296 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Cape Town Street Scene | Oil on board | $293 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), Boat on the Beach | Oil on board | $205 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), Cape Street Scene | Oil on board | $203 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), Street Scene with Table Mountain | Oil on board | $203 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), Figures on a Tree-Lined Road | Oil on board | $195 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), Fishermen and Boat in the Surf | Oil on board | $156 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), Fishing Boats on the Beach | Oil on board | $130 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), The Voortrekker Monument | — | $107 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 10 | Carlo Sdoya (South Africa, 1914 - 1996), Street Flower Sellers | Oil on board | $90 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $118 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carlo Sdoya is a South African artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $98. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Carlo Sdoya sold in 2026 for $107, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carlo Sdoya work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Sdoya work is $98.

The median Carlo Sdoya painting sells for $184 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $184 | $293 | — | 2025-10-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $293 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $75 |

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 Carlo Sdoya worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Sdoya work is $98. The median Carlo Sdoya painting sells for $184 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carlo Sdoya's auction record?

Carlo Sdoya's auction record is $296, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carlo Sdoya auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlo-sdoya (updated 2026-11-03).

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.