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# David Koloane (1938–2019)

## What is David Koloane’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for David Koloane at 9 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $413 including buyer’s premium (middle half $287–$5,414, n=14). The auction record is $22,154 for Made in South Africa (Pink) (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Made in South Africa (Pink) | Oil stick on paper | $22,154 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Wedding Dance, 1986 | Acrylic and pastel on canvas | $9,875 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Tempest, 1987 | Acrylic and pastel on canvas | $9,189 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 4 | Made in South Africa (Purple) | Oil stick on paper | $8,703 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | The Night Has A Thousand Eyes, 1938 | Mixed media | $8,228 | Bonhams | Mar 2020 |
| 6 | Nelson Mandela Bridge | Mixed media and acrylic on canvas | $7,509 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Diskiology I & II, 1938 | Mixed media | $6,866 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | A Matter Of Time, 2008 | Acrylic and oil on two joined canvases | $6,284 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Zionists | Acrylic on canvas | $5,516 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 10 | Diskiology I & II, 2010, pair (2)., 1938 | Mixed media on paper | $5,446 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $5,107 |
| Other | 7 | $2,828 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $441 |
| Prints | 11 | $382 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $6,284 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $464 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $464 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Koloane is an African artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,562. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Koloane sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,556 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Koloane work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Koloane work is $1,562.

The median David Koloane print sells for $299 across 33 lots.

The median David Koloane painting sells for $3,821 across 18 lots.

The median David Koloane work on paper sells for $4,982 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 33 | $299† | $3,067† | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Paintings | 20 | $3,821† | $9,875 | 90% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,982† | $22,154 | 92.9% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,875 | $22,154 | — | 2025-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

David Koloane's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (33 lots) median $299. Paintings (20 lots) median $3,821, record $9,875. A typical David Koloane painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,875.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $265–$437† | $285† | $3,067† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $273–$428 | $343 | $933 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,245–$8,463 | $5,900 | $9,875 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $22,154 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,875 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,189 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,703 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,067† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $933 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 David Koloane worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Koloane work is $1,562. The median David Koloane print sells for $299 across 33 lots. The median David Koloane painting sells for $3,821 across 18 lots. The median David Koloane work on paper sells for $4,982 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a David Koloane print?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Koloane print is $299. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Koloane's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Koloane print is $3,067. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,067 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a David Koloane painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Koloane painting is $3,821. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Koloane's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Koloane painting is $9,875.

### What is the average price of a David Koloane work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Koloane work on paper is $4,982. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Koloane's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Koloane work on paper is $22,154.

### What is David Koloane's auction record?

David Koloane's auction record is $22,154, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Koloane auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-koloane (updated 2026-11-02).

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.