> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/diek-grobler · updated 2026-11-02

# Diek Grobler (b. 1964)

## What is Diek Grobler’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Diek Grobler at 2 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $117 including buyer’s premium (middle half $62–$200, n=16). The auction record is $1,310 for Soldier (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soldier, 1989 | Underglaze and oxides painted on terracotta with mixed media, on a painted wooden base | $1,310 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Diek Grobler (South Africa, 1964 - ), Man with Mask and Fabric, 2004 | Ink and acrylic on paper | $270 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Diek Grobler (South Africa, 1964 - ), Floating Man, 2008 | Oil on board | $247 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | Diek Grobler (South Africa, 1964 - ), Fox Boy, 2011 | Watercolour on paper | $219 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Diek Grobler (South Africa, 1964 - ), The Owl and the Pussy Cat, 2012 | Gouache on paper | $205 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Diek Grobler (South Africa, 1964 - ), Longing, 2014 | Watercolour on paper | $198 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Diek Grobler (South Africa, 1964 - ), Man with Monkey, Paper Planes and an Angel, 1993 | — | $182 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Diek Grobler (South Africa, 1964 - ), Die Kat Kom Weer, 2012 | — | $128 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Diek Grobler (South Africa, 1964 - ), Krismis, 2011 | Watercolour on card | $119 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Story Board for "Windy Day at Sandy Bay": Airborne Terrier, 2011 | Giclée print | $130 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $119 |
| Other | 14 | $60 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Diek Grobler is a South African artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $73. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Diek Grobler sold in 2026 for $130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Diek Grobler work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diek Grobler work is $73.

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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-02-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $370† | $1,310 | — | 2026-07-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Diek Grobler worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diek Grobler work is $73. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Diek Grobler's auction record?

Diek Grobler's auction record is $1,310, set in 2026.

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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, “Diek Grobler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/diek-grobler (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.