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# Gerhard Batha (b. 1937)

## What is Gerhard Batha’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Gerhard Batha at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $571 including buyer’s premium (middle half $322–$790, n=22). The auction record is $1,774 for Luncheon of the Boating Party (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luncheon of the Boating Party | Oil on canvas | $1,774 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Street Scene with Church | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,586 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Portofino | Acrylic on canvas Unframed | $1,419 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Clarens | Oil on canvas | $1,296 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Gerhard Batha (South Africa, 1937 - ), Boat in the Harbour | Oil on canvas | $1,291 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 6 | Kalk Bay | Oil on canvas | $1,285 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2016 |
| 7 | Gladioli and Poppies | Oil on board | $1,282 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Portofino | Oil on canvas | $1,277 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Gerhard Batha (South Africa, 1937 - ), Still Life with Flowers | Oil on canvas | $968 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 10 | Lowveld Landscape | Acrylic on canvas | $863 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $827 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $331 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,280 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $406 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gerhard Batha is a South African artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $581. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Gerhard Batha sold in 2026 for $1,419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gerhard Batha work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Batha work is $581.

The median Gerhard Batha painting sells for $790 across 29 lots.

The median Gerhard Batha work on paper sells for $313 across 10 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 | 31 | $790†‡ | $1,774 | 93.5% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $313† | $693 | 90.9% | 2025-12-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $574–$1,303† | $790† | $4,206 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,277–$1,370 | $1,282 | $1,774 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $223–$395† | $313† | $693 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $4,206 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,774 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $693 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $494 |

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 Gerhard Batha worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Batha work is $581. The median Gerhard Batha painting sells for $790 across 29 lots. The median Gerhard Batha work on paper sells for $313 across 10 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 the average price of a Gerhard Batha painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Batha painting is $790. 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 Gerhard Batha's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Batha painting is $1,774.

### What is the average price of a Gerhard Batha work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Batha work on paper is $313. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gerhard Batha's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Batha work on paper is $693.

### What is the average price of a medium Gerhard Batha painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gerhard Batha painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $790, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gerhard Batha's auction record?

Gerhard Batha's auction record is $1,774, set in 2025.

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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, “Gerhard Batha auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gerhard-batha (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.