Caroline van der Merwe (1932–2012)
Caroline van der Merwe is a South African artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $556. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Caroline van der Merwe sold in 2025 for $556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Caroline van der Merwe on OpeningBid →What is a Caroline van der Merwe work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caroline van der Merwe work is $556.
The median Caroline van der Merwe sculpture sells for $556 across 9 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-07-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $556‡ | $5,741 | 90% | 2025-09-30 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $507–$556‡ | $556‡ | $5,741 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,741 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,815 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Caroline van der Merwe worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caroline van der Merwe work is $556. The median Caroline van der Merwe sculpture sells for $556 across 9 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Caroline van der Merwe's auction record?
Caroline van der Merwe's auction record is $5,741, set in 2025.
See the full Caroline van der Merwe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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