Giovanni Schoeman (b. 1940)
What is Giovanni Schoeman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Giovanni Schoeman at 15 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $85 including buyer’s premium (middle half $71–$107, n=5). The auction record is $600 for Untitled (mixed media bas relief) (2007, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (mixed media bas relief), 1970 | Mixed media | $600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Giovanni Schoeman (1940-1980), composite bronze finish paperweight in the Art Nouveau style, depicting a resting nude lady with …, 1980 | Composite bronze finish paperweight in the Art Nouveau style | $357 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Giovanni SCHOEMAN (1940-1980) | Coq stylisé en cuivre et laiton repoussé | $317 | Artenchères | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Woman Resting, 1956 | Bronze | $188 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2017 |
| 5 | A fish | Cast metal | $167 | Chiswick Auctions | Jan 2022 |
| 6 | Figure study, 1940 | Bas relief sculpture | $162 | Sworders | May 2023 |
| 7 | Giovanni Schoeman (South African, 1940-1980), | Mixed metal bas relief sculpture on board | $162 | Sworders | May 2023 |
| 8 | Ethne, 1974 | Bronze | $131 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2019 |
| 9 | Giovanni Schoeman (1940-1980) Ethne painted bronze bust of an Art Nouveau maiden signed and titled | — | $127 | Woolley and Wallis | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | In the manner of Giovanni Schoeman 1960s abstract fish wall sculpture 70 x 55, 1960s | Wall sculpture | $125 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $131 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $162 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Giovanni Schoeman is a South African artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $157. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Giovanni Schoeman sold in 2024 for $357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Giovanni Schoeman on OpeningBid →What is a Giovanni Schoeman work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Schoeman work is $157.
The median Giovanni Schoeman sculpture sells for $157 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $157†‡ | $600 | 77.8% | 2025-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $100–$167†‡ | $162†‡ | $234‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $234‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giovanni Schoeman worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Schoeman work is $157. The median Giovanni Schoeman sculpture sells for $157 across 14 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 Giovanni Schoeman sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Schoeman sculpture is $157. 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 Giovanni Schoeman's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Schoeman sculpture is $600.
What is Giovanni Schoeman's auction record?
Giovanni Schoeman's auction record is $600, set in 2007.
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