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# Hargreaves Ntukwana (1938–1999)

## What is Hargreaves Ntukwana’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Hargreaves Ntukwana at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $39 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24–$54, n=19). The auction record is $178 for Two Figures (2010, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Figures, 1971 | Mixed media on paper | $178 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2010 |
| 2 | Two Figures, 1971 | Mixed media on paper | $178 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (FIGURES WITH CHICKEN) | OIL ON CANVAS | $177 | Waddingtons | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Hargreaves Ntukwana (South Africa, 1938 - 1999), Flute Player with Dancer | — | $135 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | UNTITLED (FIGURES WITH CHICKEN) | OIL ON CANVAS | $108 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Hargreaves Ntukwana (South Africa, 1938 - 1998), Figure with Pot and Chicken | Ink and watercolour on paper | $85 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (mixed media on paper) | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $73 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Hargreaves Ntukwana (South Africa, 1938 - 1998), Figure with Plane | Ink and watercolour on paper | $71 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Hargreaves Ntukwana (South Africa, 1938 - 1999), Child with Animal | Ink and watercolour on paper | $63 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (MUSICIANS) | OIL ON CANVAS | $62 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $54 |
| Other | 6 | $43 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $41 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $142 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hargreaves Ntukwana is a South African artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $55. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hargreaves Ntukwana sold in 2026 for $85, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hargreaves Ntukwana work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hargreaves Ntukwana work is $55.

The median Hargreaves Ntukwana painting sells for $85 across 6 lots.

The median Hargreaves Ntukwana work on paper sells for $126 across 5 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 | 8 | $85† | $177 | 75% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $126† | $178 | — | 2026-02-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $178† | $203† | — | 2023-07-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $178 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $178 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $177 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $108 |

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 Hargreaves Ntukwana worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hargreaves Ntukwana work is $55. The median Hargreaves Ntukwana painting sells for $85 across 6 lots. The median Hargreaves Ntukwana work on paper sells for $126 across 5 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 Hargreaves Ntukwana's auction record?

Hargreaves Ntukwana's auction record is $178, set in 2010.

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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, “Hargreaves Ntukwana auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hargreaves-ntukwana (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.