Eli Kobeli (1932–1999)
What is Eli Kobeli’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Eli Kobeli at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $58 including buyer’s premium (middle half $56–$96, n=11). The auction record is $1,584 for Talking Behind the House (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talking Behind the House, 1976 | Oil and sand on board | $1,584 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Township Scene | Mixed media on board | $400 | Strauss and Co | May 2023 |
| 3 | Eli Kobeli (South Africa, 1932 - 1999), Township Scene | Oil and sand on board | $130 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | Eli Kobeli (South Africa, 1932 - 1999), Composition with Figures | — | $125 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Eli Kobeli (South Africa, 1932 - 1999), Mother and Children | Watercolour and pastel on paper | $68 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Eli Kobeli (South Africa, 1932 - 1999), Figure, 1991 | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $65 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | Eli Kobeli (South Africa, 1932 - 1999), Guitarist | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $58 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Eli Kobeli (South Africa, 1932 - 1999), Flautist I, 1986 | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $56 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Eli Kobeli (South Africa, 1932 - 1999), Flautist II, 1986 | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $56 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Eli Kobeli (South Africa, 1932 - 1999), Flautist III, 1986 | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $56 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $56 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Eli Kobeli is a South African artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $109. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Eli Kobeli sold in 2026 for $1,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Kobeli work is $109.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2010-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $346† | $1,584 | — | 2026-09-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eli Kobeli worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Kobeli work is $109. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eli Kobeli's auction record?
Eli Kobeli's auction record is $1,584, set in 2026.
See the full Eli Kobeli record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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