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# Durant Sihlali (1935–2004)

## What is Durant Sihlali’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Durant Sihlali at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $427 including buyer’s premium (middle half $214–$1,318, n=23). The auction record is $4,781 for Shoveling Coal (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoveling Coal | Carved wood | $4,781 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 2 | The Circular Shaft, 1975 | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $4,267 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 3 | Street Market, 1969 | Oil on board | $3,569 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Tipping near Crown Mines, 1975 | Watercolour on paper | $2,151 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 5 | Loading Coal, 1979 | Watercolour on card | $1,839 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 6 | Looking in (Incline Shaft Crown Mine), 1975 | Watercolour on paper | $1,653 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 7 | Township Street Scene, 1993 | Watercolour on paper | $1,561 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | The Market Place, 1974 | Watercolour | $1,407 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2012 |
| 9 | Untitled (Abstract in Orange and Black) | Mixed media with pigment and handmade paper | $1,075 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Kruger Park | Monotype on paper | $1,979 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 18 | $719 |
| Prints | 6 | $262 |
| Other | 5 | $171 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $751 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $444 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Durant Sihlali is a South African artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $592. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Durant Sihlali sold in 2026 for $4,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Durant Sihlali work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Durant Sihlali work is $592.

The median Durant Sihlali work on paper sells for $1,116 across 21 lots.

The median Durant Sihlali print sells for $296 across 10 lots.

The median Durant Sihlali painting sells for $3,569 across 4 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 | $296 | $1,979 | — | 2025-11-05 |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,569 | $4,266 | — | 2025-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,116 | $2,151 | — | 2026-05-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,780 | $4,780 | — | 2026-05-26 |

Durant Sihlali's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $296. Paintings (4 lots) median $3,569, record $4,266. A typical Durant Sihlali painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $725–$1,746 | $1,561 | $2,151 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,780 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,266 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,569 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,151 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,979 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,839 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $353 |

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 Durant Sihlali worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Durant Sihlali work is $592. The median Durant Sihlali work on paper sells for $1,116 across 21 lots. The median Durant Sihlali print sells for $296 across 10 lots. The median Durant Sihlali painting sells for $3,569 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Durant Sihlali work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Durant Sihlali work on paper is $1,116.

### What is Durant Sihlali's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Durant Sihlali work on paper is $2,151.

### What is Durant Sihlali's auction record?

Durant Sihlali's auction record is $4,780, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Durant Sihlali auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/durant-sihlali (updated 2026-11-03).

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.