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# Enslin Du Plessis (1894–1978)

## What is Enslin Du Plessis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 | Houghton Farm | Oil on board | $246 | Strauss and Co | May 2023 |
| 10 | Enslin du Plessis (South Africa, 1878 - 1978), Nile Boat Bar | Watercolour over pencil on paper | $56 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,156 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,103 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Enslin Du Plessis is a South African artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,103.

A work by Enslin Du Plessis sold in 2026 for $3,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## 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 $1,103.

The median Enslin Du Plessis painting sells for $1,156 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 | $1,156 | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $1,103. The median Enslin Du Plessis painting sells for $1,156 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 $1,156.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Enslin Du Plessis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/enslin-du-plessis (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.