Colbert Mashile (b. 1972)
What is Colbert Mashile’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 123 auction results for Colbert Mashile at 4 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $143–$512, n=40). The auction record is $2,579 for Three Figures Wrapped in Blankets (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Figures Wrapped in Blankets, 2004 | Mixed media on paper | $2,579 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | The Burial | Oil on canvas | $2,545 | Strauss and Co | May 2010 |
| 3 | Couple | Oil on canvas | $1,867 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Goat with Figure | Ink and pastel on paper | $1,771 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Mmathari | Mixed media on paper | $1,521 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Benjamin | Ink and charcoal on paper | $1,032 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Disclosed | Mixed media with ink on paper | $1,032 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Exposed | Ink and pastel on paper | $1,032 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Colbert Mashile (South Africa, 1972 - ), My God of Joy, 2016 | Pastel and watercolour on paper | $974 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Crocodile | Watercolour on paper | $739 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $588 |
| Prints | 30 | $153 |
| Other | 6 | $144 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $640 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 123 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Colbert Mashile is a South African artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $393. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Colbert Mashile sold in 2026 for $739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Colbert Mashile work is $393.
The median Colbert Mashile print sells for $385 across 25 lots.
The median Colbert Mashile work on paper sells for $1,032 across 16 lots.
The median Colbert Mashile painting sells for $1,867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 25 | $385† | $629† | — | 2026-03-03 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,867 | $2,545 | 81.8% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,032 | $2,579 | 94.1% | 2025-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,867† | $2,579 | — | 2025-02-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Colbert Mashile's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $385. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,867, record $2,545. A typical Colbert Mashile painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $1,867.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $338–$530† | $388† | $629† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $693–$1,032 | $1,032 | $1,771 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,579 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,545 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,867 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,771 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $629† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $547 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Colbert Mashile worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Colbert Mashile work is $393. The median Colbert Mashile print sells for $385 across 25 lots. The median Colbert Mashile work on paper sells for $1,032 across 16 lots. The median Colbert Mashile painting sells for $1,867 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 the average price of a Colbert Mashile print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Colbert Mashile print is $385. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Colbert Mashile's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Colbert Mashile print is $629. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $629 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Colbert Mashile work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Colbert Mashile work on paper is $1,032.
What is Colbert Mashile's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Colbert Mashile work on paper is $2,579.
What is the average price of a Colbert Mashile painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Colbert Mashile painting is $1,867.
What is Colbert Mashile's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Colbert Mashile painting is $2,545.
What is Colbert Mashile's auction record?
Colbert Mashile's auction record is $2,579, set in 2024.
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