Hannes du Plessis (b. 1950)
What is Hannes du Plessis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Hannes du Plessis at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $205 including buyer’s premium (middle half $126–$349, n=12). The auction record is $730 for Expansive Landscape (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expansive Landscape | Oil on canvas | $730 | Strauss and Co | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Hannes Du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ) , Gemsbok in the Desert | Oil on canvas | $650 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 3 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - 2004), Forest Study, 1961 | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $420 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Dilapidated House with Stormy Sky | Oil on board | $405 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Hannes Du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Abstract Composition II | Oil on board | $330 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Hannes Du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Composition with Lions, Zebras and Gemsbok | Oil and sand on canvas | $224 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Abstract Composition III | Oil on board | $205 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - 2004), Cape Street Scene | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $205 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Resting Lions | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $144 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Abstract Composition I | Oil on board | $128 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $322 |
| Other | 6 | $167 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Hannes du Plessis is a South African artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $303. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Hannes du Plessis sold in 2026 for $730, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hannes du Plessis on OpeningBid →What is a Hannes du Plessis work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannes du Plessis work is $303.
The median Hannes du Plessis painting sells for $730 across 1 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 | 1 | $730 | $730 | — | 2026-01-12 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $730 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hannes du Plessis worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannes du Plessis work is $303. The median Hannes du Plessis painting sells for $730 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hannes du Plessis's auction record?
Hannes du Plessis's auction record is $1,846, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,846 (buyer's premium not included).
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