Gerard Sekoto (1913–2013)
What is Gerard Sekoto’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 157 auction results for Gerard Sekoto at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,886 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,923–$35,189, n=33). The auction record is $542,500 for THE MILKMAN (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE MILKMAN | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $542,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 2 | The Artist's Brother, 1913 | Painting | $528,123 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Portrait of a man (Lentswana), 1913 | Oil on canvas laid to board | $404,436 | Bonhams | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | Donkeys, 1913 | Painting | $340,385 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Three school girls, 1913 | Oil on board | $326,158 | Bonhams | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Horse and Cart, Sophiatown, 1939 | Oil on canvasboard | $322,115 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 7 | The Kitchen Table, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $256,692 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Three figures with bicycle. Sophiatown, 1913 | Painting | $214,085 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Raw Light, 1913 | Painting | $169,664 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Washer woman, 1913 | Painting | $164,576 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $32,483 |
| Other | 18 | $23,363 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $11,089 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $30,219 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $18,725 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 157 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Gerard Sekoto is a South African artist with 198 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $22,289. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gerard Sekoto sold in 2026 for $35,189, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Sekoto work is $22,289.
The median Gerard Sekoto painting sells for $23,203 across 93 lots.
The median Gerard Sekoto work on paper sells for $9,133 across 19 lots.
The median Gerard Sekoto print sells for $7,326 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gerard Sekoto paintings typically sell for $10,969–$38,749 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Gerard Sekoto paintings typically sell for $20,713–$61,606 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $7,326† | $8,500† | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Paintings | 110 | $23,203 | $542,500 | 84.5% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $9,133 | $21,196 | 79.2% | 2026-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $169,664 | $542,500 | — | 2026-05-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Gerard Sekoto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $7,326. Paintings (110 lots) median $23,203, record $542,500. A typical Gerard Sekoto painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $169,664.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $10,969–$38,749 | $18,158 | $528,123 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $20,713–$61,606 | $39,638 | $542,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,831–$14,603 | $10,240 | $21,196 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,604–$11,324 | $6,734 | $17,422 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $542,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $528,123 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $21,196 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $19,498 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $6,152† |
† 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 Gerard Sekoto worth?
Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Sekoto work is $22,289. The median Gerard Sekoto painting sells for $23,203 across 93 lots. The median Gerard Sekoto work on paper sells for $9,133 across 19 lots. The median Gerard Sekoto print sells for $7,326 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gerard Sekoto paintings typically sell for $10,969–$38,749 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gerard Sekoto paintings typically sell for $20,713–$61,606 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Gerard Sekoto painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Sekoto painting is $23,203.
What is Gerard Sekoto's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Sekoto painting is $542,500.
What is the average price of a Gerard Sekoto work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Sekoto work on paper is $9,133.
What is Gerard Sekoto's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Sekoto work on paper is $21,196.
What is the average price of a small Gerard Sekoto painting?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerard Sekoto painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Gerard Sekoto painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gerard Sekoto painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gerard Sekoto's auction record?
Gerard Sekoto's auction record is $542,500, set in 2009.
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