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# George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba (1912–2001)

## What is George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,923–$23,876, n=24). The auction record is $62,242 for Musiek (Music) (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Musiek (Music), 1970 | Oil on canvasboard | $62,242 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 2 | The Road Diggers | Oil on board | $46,564 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 3 | Portrait of a woman carrying a gourd, 1912 | Oil on canvas laid to board | $46,140 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Portrait of a woman carrying a gourd, 1912 | Portrait | $46,140 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | The Orator, 1991 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $32,744 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Author and Artist (Alan Paton and George Pemba), 1989 | Oil on board | $28,900 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 7 | Clean Up, 1960 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $26,478 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | In Quest of Beauty (Abstract), 1912 | Painting | $25,277 | Bonhams | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | The Dice Players, 1961 | Oil on canvasboard | $25,217 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Family Figures, 1990 | Oil on board | $25,130 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $20,320 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $10,923 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $22,532 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $16,886 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba is a South African artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $17,067.

A work by George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba sold in 2026 for $62,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba work is $17,067.

The median George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba painting sells for $20,465 across 32 lots.

The median George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba work on paper sells for $10,923 across 10 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 | 32 | $20,465 | $62,242 | — | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $10,923 | $11,324 | — | 2026-10-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $14,686–$24,882 | $18,032 | $32,148 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $18,421–$29,861 | $23,204 | $62,242 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $7,681–$10,923 | $10,923 | $11,324 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $62,242 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $46,564 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,324 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,923 |

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 George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba work is $17,067. The median George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba painting sells for $20,465 across 32 lots. The median George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba work on paper sells for $10,923 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba painting is $20,465.

### What is George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba painting is $62,242.

### What is the average price of a small George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba's auction record?

George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba's auction record is $62,242, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.