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# Gerard Bhengu (1910–1990)

## What is Gerard Bhengu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Gerard Bhengu at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $645 including buyer’s premium (middle half $406–$3,039, n=5). The auction record is $10,050 for Burning Firebreak (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burning Firebreak | Watercolour on paper laid down on board | $10,050 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 2 | Transkei Landscape | Watercolour and gouache on paper laid down on board | $3,039 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Landscape with Wood Carrier | Watercolour on paper laid down on board | $2,783 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Man Smoking a Pipe | Watercolour | $1,270 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Portrait of a Laughing Man | Watercolour on paper | $750 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Portrait of a Woman | Watercolour on paper | $645 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Portrait of a Man | Watercolour on paper | $592 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Gerard Bhengu, South African 1910-1990, “Hunter”, “Princess” and “Smiling Man”, 2 watercolors on paper and one on board, Hunter: 15 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (38.7 x 28.6 cm.), Frame: 24 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 1 in. (62.2 x 52.1 x 2.5 cm, 1910 | 2 watercolors on paper and one on board | $406 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Zulu Elder, 1910 | Watercolour | $312 | Sworders | Feb 2024 |
| 10 | Portrait of a Woman and Child | Watercolour on paper laid down on board | $250 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $592 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $592 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gerard Bhengu is a South African artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $619. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Gerard Bhengu sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,899 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gerard Bhengu work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Bhengu work is $619.

The median Gerard Bhengu work on paper sells for $619 across 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 28 | $619† | $10,050 | 96.4% | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $250–$1,010† | $592† | $10,050 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,039 |

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 Gerard Bhengu worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Bhengu work is $619. The median Gerard Bhengu work on paper sells for $619 across 27 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Gerard Bhengu work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Bhengu work on paper is $619. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gerard Bhengu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Bhengu work on paper is $10,050.

### What is the average price of a small Gerard Bhengu work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerard Bhengu work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $592, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gerard Bhengu's auction record?

Gerard Bhengu's auction record is $10,050, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gerard Bhengu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gerard-bhengu (updated 2026-11-02).

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.