Eric Wale (1916–2001)
Eric Wale is a South African artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $51. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Eric Wale sold in 2025 for $82, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eric Wale on OpeningBid →What is a Eric Wale work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Wale work is $51.
The median Eric Wale painting sells for $60 across 3 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $60†‡ | $69‡ | 75% | 2018-10-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $69‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $51† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eric Wale worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Wale work is $51. The median Eric Wale painting sells for $60 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Eric Wale's auction record?
Eric Wale's auction record is $69, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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