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# Catherine Paynter (b. 1949)

Catherine Paynter is a South African artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $9,881.

A work by Catherine Paynter sold in 2025 for $18,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Catherine Paynter work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Paynter work is $9,881.

The median Catherine Paynter painting sells for $9,881 across 6 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 | 6 | $9,881 | $18,920 | — | 2025-04-01 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $18,920 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $842 |

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 Catherine Paynter worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Paynter work is $9,881. The median Catherine Paynter painting sells for $9,881 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Catherine Paynter's auction record?

Catherine Paynter's auction record is $18,920, 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, “Catherine Paynter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/catherine-paynter (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.