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# Erik Laubscher (1927–2013)

## What is Erik Laubscher’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Erik Laubscher at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,158 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,330–$12,802, n=13). The auction record is $44,147 for Drought Namibia (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drought Namibia, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $44,147 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Black Coffee Pot, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $21,830 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Sononder (Sunset), 1994 | Oil on canvas | $17,309 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Overberg Landscape, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $16,840 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Buffelsrivier, Keurfontein, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $16,461 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Kouebokkeveld, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $16,128 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Midday in the Overberg, 1991 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $12,802 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Storm Clouds over Klein Karoo, 1998 | Oil on board | $12,158 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Kouebokkeveld, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $11,850 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Rooi Rotse, Bokkeveld (Red Rocks, Bokkeveld) | Oil on canvas | $11,158 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $11,504 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $11,850 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,195 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erik Laubscher is a South African artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $11,158.

A work by Erik Laubscher sold in 2026 for $17,309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erik Laubscher work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Laubscher work is $11,158.

The median Erik Laubscher painting sells for $11,850 across 25 lots.

The median Erik Laubscher work on paper sells for $413 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $11,850 | $44,147 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $413 | $500 | — | 2024-03-11 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $9,860–$14,465 | $11,850 | $17,309 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $44,147 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $21,830 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $326 |

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 Erik Laubscher worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Laubscher work is $11,158. The median Erik Laubscher painting sells for $11,850 across 25 lots. The median Erik Laubscher work on paper sells for $413 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Erik Laubscher painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Laubscher painting is $11,850.

### What is Erik Laubscher's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Laubscher painting is $44,147.

### What is the average price of a medium Erik Laubscher painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erik Laubscher painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Erik Laubscher's auction record?

Erik Laubscher's auction record is $44,147, set in 2025.

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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, “Erik Laubscher auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erik-laubscher (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.