> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herman-potgieter · updated 2026-11-02

# Herman Potgieter (1945–1998)

## What is Herman Potgieter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Herman Potgieter at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $461 including buyer’s premium (middle half $461–$479, n=7). The auction record is $948 for Ploughed Fields near Potgietersrus, Northern Transvaal (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ploughed Fields near Potgietersrus, Northern Transvaal | Photographic print on paper laid down on board | $948 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 2 | Aerial View of a Farm Landscape | Photographic print on paper laid down on board | $498 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 3 | Aerial View of a Coastal Landscape I | Photographic print on paper laid down on board | $461 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Aerial View of a Coastal Landscape II | Photographic print on paper laid down on board | $461 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Aerial View of a Farm Landscape I | Photographic print on paper laid down on board | $461 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Aerial View of a Farm Landscape II | Photographic print on paper | $461 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Aerial View of an Arid Landscape | Photographic print on paper | $461 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 7 | $461 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $461 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Herman Potgieter is a South African artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $461.

A work by Herman Potgieter sold in 2026 for $498, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herman Potgieter work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Potgieter work is $461.

The median Herman Potgieter print sells for $461 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $461 | $948 | — | 2026-05-12 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $461–$479 | $461 | $948 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $948 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $498 |

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 Herman Potgieter worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Potgieter work is $461. The median Herman Potgieter print sells for $461 across 7 lots.

### What is Herman Potgieter's auction record?

Herman Potgieter's auction record is $948, set in 2026.

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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, “Herman Potgieter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herman-potgieter (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.