Donald Greig (1916–2009)
What is Donald Greig’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Donald Greig at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $543 including buyer’s premium (middle half $320–$674, n=7). The auction record is $1,506 for Donald Greig (South Africa, 1959 - ), Leopard (2025, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donald Greig (South Africa, 1959 - ), Leopard, 2010 | Bronze cast mounted on a black glass base | $1,506 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Donald Greig (South Africa, 1959 - ), Lioness | Bronze | $783 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Panthère, 2004 | Bronze with brown patina | $566 | Alexandre Landre | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | THE HARBOUR, POLPERO | Oil on canvas | $557 | Sworders | May 2013 |
| 5 | Vervet Monkey, 2000 | Bronze with a brown patina | $543 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Donald Greig (South Africa, 1959 - ), Hippo | Bronze cast | $391 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Donald Greig (South Africa, 1959 - ), Elephant | Bronze | $249 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Éléphant | Patinated bronze on black marble terrace | $156 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Boat Houses, Island Street, Salcombe, 1916 | Watercolour | $155 | Sworders | Jan 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $543 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Donald Greig is a South African artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $324. 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 Donald Greig sold in 2026 for $543, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Greig work is $324.
The median Donald Greig work on paper sells for $155 across 3 lots.
The median Donald Greig sculpture sells for $543 across 7 lots.
The median Donald Greig painting sells for $224 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $224†‡ | $841‡ | 62.5% | 2022-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $155†‡ | $168† | 30% | 2024-09-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $543‡ | $2,014‡ | 87.5% | 2026-09-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $324–$1,277‡ | $543‡ | $2,014‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,014‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,989‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $841‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $557 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $168† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $155 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Donald Greig worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Greig work is $324. The median Donald Greig work on paper sells for $155 across 3 lots. The median Donald Greig sculpture sells for $543 across 7 lots. The median Donald Greig painting sells for $224 across 5 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 Donald Greig's auction record?
Donald Greig's auction record is $1,989, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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