> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eli-kobeli · updated 2026-11-02

# Eli Kobeli (1932–1999)

## What is Eli Kobeli’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Eli Kobeli work 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.

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Eli Kobeli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eli-kobeli (updated 2026-11-02).

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.