> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hannes-du-plessis · updated 2026-11-03

# Hannes du Plessis (b. 1950)

## What is Hannes du Plessis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $1,462 for Hannes Du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ) , Landscape with Lake and Distant Farm House (2021, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hannes Du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ) , Landscape with Lake and Distant Farm House | Oil on canvas | $1,462 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Expansive Landscape | Oil on canvas | $730 | Strauss and Co | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Hannes Du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ) , Gemsbok in the Desert | Oil on canvas | $650 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - 2004), Forest Study, 1961 | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $420 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 5 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Dilapidated House with Stormy Sky | Oil on board | $405 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Hannes Du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Abstract Composition II | Oil on board | $330 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Hannes Du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Composition with Lions, Zebras and Gemsbok | Oil and sand on canvas | $224 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Abstract Composition III | Oil on board | $205 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - 2004), Cape Street Scene | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $205 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Hannes du Plessis (South Africa, 1941 - ), Resting Lions | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $144 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $420 |
| Other | 7 | $141 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hannes du Plessis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hannes-du-plessis (updated 2026-11-03).

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.