Enslin Du Plessis (1894–1978)
What is Enslin Du Plessis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Enslin Du Plessis at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $520 including buyer’s premium (middle half $56–$1,616, n=8). The auction record is $3,525 for Still Life on the Bookcase (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life on the Bookcase | Oil on board | $3,525 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 2 | La Plage, St. Valery | Oil on panel | $1,682 | Roseberys London | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | St. Valery | Oil on panel | $1,594 | Roseberys London | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Coastal landscape | Oil on canvas | $1,210 | Roseberys London | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Cotswold Farm | Oil on panel | $1,103 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | The Tank, Diemersfontein | Acrylic and pencil on canvas laid down on board | $856 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2016 |
| 7 | Still life in window | Oil on panel | $680 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Enslin du Plessis (South Africa, 1894 - 1978), Near Ferryside, North Wales | Oil on board | $360 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Enslin du Plessis (South Africa, 1878 - 1978), Nile Boat Bar | Watercolour over pencil on paper | $56 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Enslin du Plessis (South Africa, 1894 - 1978), The Cliff, Cornwall | Ink and watercolour on paper | $56 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,210 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,103 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Enslin Du Plessis is a South African artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,156.
A work by Enslin Du Plessis sold in 2026 for $3,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Enslin Du Plessis on OpeningBid →What is a Enslin Du Plessis work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Enslin Du Plessis work is $1,156.
The median Enslin Du Plessis painting sells for $1,210 across 23 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-02-22 |
| Paintings | 23 | $1,210 | $3,525 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | — | 2017-04-09 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $856–$1,594 | $1,103 | $1,682 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,525 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,682 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Enslin Du Plessis worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Enslin Du Plessis work is $1,156. The median Enslin Du Plessis painting sells for $1,210 across 23 lots.
What is the average price of a Enslin Du Plessis painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Enslin Du Plessis painting is $1,210.
What is Enslin Du Plessis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Enslin Du Plessis painting is $3,525.
What is Enslin Du Plessis's auction record?
Enslin Du Plessis's auction record is $3,525, set in 2026.
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