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# Cathy Abraham (b. 1968)

## What is Cathy Abraham’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Cathy Abraham at 2 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,760 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,405–$2,410, n=6). The auction record is $2,781 for Ghosts in Blue III (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghosts in Blue III, 2021 | Oil on Fabriano Rosaspina paper | $2,781 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Magenta Spectres 11:11, 2023 | Oil on Italian cotton canvas | $2,562 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Deep Green Depths, 2025 | Oil on book linen | $1,954 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Sequential Ghosts 1, 2021 | Oil on Italian canvas | $1,662 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Cathy Abraham (South Africa, 1968 - ), Brushstrokes II, 2022 | — | $1,566 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 6 | Cathy Abraham (South Africa, 1968 - ), Brushstrokes I | — | $1,352 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Ripple Ghost III, 2023 | Mixed media on paper | $956 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |




Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cathy Abraham is a South African artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $1,662.

A work by Cathy Abraham sold in 2026 for $2,781, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Cathy Abraham work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Cathy Abraham work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cathy Abraham work is $1,662.

The median Cathy Abraham painting sells for $2,258 across 5 lots.

The median Cathy Abraham work on paper sells for $956 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,258 | $2,781 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $956 | $956 | — | 2026-05-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,781 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,562 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $956 |

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 Cathy Abraham worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cathy Abraham work is $1,662. The median Cathy Abraham painting sells for $2,258 across 5 lots. The median Cathy Abraham work on paper sells for $956 across 1 lots.

### What is Cathy Abraham's auction record?

Cathy Abraham's auction record is $2,781, set in 2026.

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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, “Cathy Abraham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cathy-abraham (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.