David Botha (1921–1995)
David Botha is a South African artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,551. 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 David Botha sold in 2025 for $4,801, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Botha on OpeningBid →What is a David Botha work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Botha work is $2,551.
The median David Botha painting sells for $4,206 across 36 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-09-29 |
| Paintings | 39 | $4,206‡ | $13,952 | 92.3% | 2025-04-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,182–$4,881 | $4,586 | $13,952 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $13,952 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $10,280 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Botha worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Botha work is $2,551. The median David Botha painting sells for $4,206 across 36 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 David Botha painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Botha painting is $4,206. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Botha's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Botha painting is $13,952.
What is the average price of a medium David Botha painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Botha painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,586, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is David Botha's auction record?
David Botha's auction record is $13,952, set in 2009.
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