Dirk Meerkotter (1922–2017)
What is Dirk Meerkotter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Dirk Meerkotter at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $104 including buyer’s premium (middle half $82–$160, n=14). The auction record is $2,338 for Township Scene with Children and Chickens (2014, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Township Scene with Children and Chickens, 1955 | Oil on board | $2,338 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2014 |
| 2 | Boats and Village, 1957 | Oil on board | $2,151 | Strauss and Co | May 2023 |
| 3 | Harbour, 1956 | Oil on board | $1,817 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | An Abstract in Red | Oil on canvas | $882 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | Little Harbour, 1966 | Oil on board | $882 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | Dirk Meerkotter (South Africa, 1922 - 2017), Figures and Buildings, 1957 | Watercolour on paper | $178 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Dirk Meerkotter (South Africa, 1922 - 2017), Mirage, 1974 | — | $171 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical Inventions, 1974 | Portfolio of Five Etchings | $252 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Rots Figure II, 1983 | Colour etching | $217 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2017 |
| 3 | Dirk Meerkotter (South Africa, 1922 - 2017), Dark Shadows, 1991 | Etching | $174 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,817 |
| Prints | 11 | $103 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Dirk Meerkotter is a South African artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $217.
A work by Dirk Meerkotter sold in 2026 for $252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dirk Meerkotter work is $217.
The median Dirk Meerkotter painting sells for $1,817 across 13 lots.
The median Dirk Meerkotter print sells for $217 across 10 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 | 10 | $217 | $217 | — | 2017-11-27 |
| Paintings | 13 | $1,817 | $2,338 | — | 2023-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-11-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-05-15 |
Dirk Meerkotter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $217. Paintings (13 lots) median $1,817, record $2,338. A typical Dirk Meerkotter painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,338 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,151 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $217 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $215 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $195 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dirk Meerkotter worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dirk Meerkotter work is $217. The median Dirk Meerkotter painting sells for $1,817 across 13 lots. The median Dirk Meerkotter print sells for $217 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Dirk Meerkotter painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dirk Meerkotter painting is $1,817.
What is Dirk Meerkotter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dirk Meerkotter painting is $2,338.
What is Dirk Meerkotter's auction record?
Dirk Meerkotter's auction record is $2,338, set in 2014.
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