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# Hennie Griesel (1931–2015)

## What is Hennie Griesel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Hennie Griesel at 4 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $261–$325, n=7). The auction record is $356 for Hennie Griesel (South Africa, 1931 - 2015), Still Life with Copper Vessels, Glass, Ceramics and Bread (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hennie Griesel (South Africa, 1931 - 2015), Still Life with Copper Vessels, Glass, Ceramics and Bread, 1982 | Ceramics and Bread | $356 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 2 | Hennie Griesel (South Africa, 1931 - 2015), Father and Son Beside a Blue Gum | Oil on canvasboard | $325 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Hennie Griesel (South Africa, 1931 - 2015), Still Life with Wild Flowers | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $325 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Hennie Griesel (South Africa, 1931 - 2015), Still Life with Copper Vessels, 1992 | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $320 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Hennie Griesel (South Africa, 1931 - 2015), Still Life with Yellow Roses, 1979 | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $285 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 6 | Hennie Griesel (South Africa, 1931 - 2015), Old House with Blossoming Field | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $236 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | (Copper Pots), 1975 | Oil on canvas on board | $116 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $285 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hennie Griesel is a South African artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $320. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hennie Griesel sold in 2026 for $356, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hennie Griesel work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hennie Griesel work is $320.

The median Hennie Griesel painting sells for $116 across 2 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 | 3 | $116 | $116 | 66.7% | 2026-03-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $116 |

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 Hennie Griesel worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hennie Griesel work is $320. The median Hennie Griesel painting sells for $116 across 2 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 Hennie Griesel's auction record?

Hennie Griesel's auction record is $494, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $494 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Hennie Griesel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hennie-griesel (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.