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# Dumile Feni-Mhlaba (1942–1991)

Dumile Feni-Mhlaba is a South African artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,046.

A work by Dumile Feni-Mhlaba sold in 2019 for $74,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dumile Feni-Mhlaba work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dumile Feni-Mhlaba work is $3,046.

The median Dumile Feni-Mhlaba work on paper sells for $2,048 across 5 lots.

The median Dumile Feni-Mhlaba sculpture sells for $74,079 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,048 | $8,307 | 45.5% | 2025-07-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $74,079 | $74,079 | — | 2019-10-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $74,079 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,307 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,856 |

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 Dumile Feni-Mhlaba worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dumile Feni-Mhlaba work is $3,046. The median Dumile Feni-Mhlaba work on paper sells for $2,048 across 5 lots. The median Dumile Feni-Mhlaba sculpture sells for $74,079 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Dumile Feni-Mhlaba work on paper?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dumile Feni-Mhlaba work on paper is $2,048.

### What is Dumile Feni-Mhlaba's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dumile Feni-Mhlaba work on paper is $8,307.

### What is Dumile Feni-Mhlaba's auction record?

Dumile Feni-Mhlaba's auction record is $74,079, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.