Ephraim Ngatane (1938–1971)
What is Ephraim Ngatane’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Ephraim Ngatane at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,413 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,330–$5,156, n=6). The auction record is $38,183 for Dirty Streets, Pimville Slums '66 (2009, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirty Streets, Pimville Slums '66, 1966 | Mixed media on board | $38,183 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2009 |
| 2 | The Penny Whistler | Oil on board | $33,491 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2009 |
| 3 | Miners Returning... | Mixed media on board | $11,477 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Seated Figures), 1968 | Mixed media with oil on board | $7,509 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Jiving, 1966 | Oil on board | $5,403 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Penny Whistler | Mixed media with oil on board | $5,341 | Strauss and Co | May 2022 |
| 7 | Township Scene | Watercolour and ink | $4,566 | Strauss and Co | May 2013 |
| 8 | Boxing Match, 1969 | Oil on board | $4,413 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 9 | Kwela | Mixed media with oil on board | $4,413 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 10 | Penny Whistlers | Mixed media with oil on board | $4,302 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $5,341 |
| Paintings | 6 | $4,908 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $4,489 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Ephraim Ngatane is a South African artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $4,413. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ephraim Ngatane sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $10,216 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ephraim Ngatane work is $4,413.
The median Ephraim Ngatane painting sells for $5,341 across 15 lots.
The median Ephraim Ngatane work on paper sells for $3,124 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $5,341† | $33,491 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,124† | $4,566 | 92.3% | 2025-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $4,413–$7,509† | $5,341† | $33,491 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,161–$3,758† | $3,124† | $4,566 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $33,491 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,216† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,566 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,758 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ephraim Ngatane worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ephraim Ngatane work is $4,413. The median Ephraim Ngatane painting sells for $5,341 across 15 lots. The median Ephraim Ngatane work on paper sells for $3,124 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ephraim Ngatane painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ephraim Ngatane painting is $5,341. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ephraim Ngatane's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ephraim Ngatane painting is $33,491.
What is the average price of a Ephraim Ngatane work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ephraim Ngatane work on paper is $3,124. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ephraim Ngatane's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ephraim Ngatane work on paper is $4,566.
What is Ephraim Ngatane's auction record?
Ephraim Ngatane's auction record is $38,183, set in 2009.
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