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

# Jackson Hlungwani (1923–2010)

## What is Jackson Hlungwani’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Jackson Hlungwani at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,492 including buyer’s premium (middle half $506–$2,855, n=14). The auction record is $8,614 for Thumbs Up (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thumbs Up | Carved and incised wood, on a wooden base | $8,614 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Totem, 1999 | Carved wood, on a wooden base | $4,368 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Fish | Carved wood, on a wooden base | $3,640 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Crucifix | Carved wood and nails | $2,954 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled | Carved wood | $2,559 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Stacked Figures, 1999 | Carved wood, on a wooden base | $2,548 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Mythical Being | Carved wood | $2,415 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Satan Bound | Carved wood | $1,891 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Long Fish | Carved wood, on a wooden base | $1,335 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cain and Abel, 1989 | Woodcut on paper | $1,092 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $2,153 |
| Other | 5 | $359 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,415 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,891 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jackson Hlungwani is a South African artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,213. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jackson Hlungwani sold in 2026 for $4,368, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jackson Hlungwani work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jackson Hlungwani work is $1,213.

The median Jackson Hlungwani sculpture sells for $2,153 across 28 lots.

The median Jackson Hlungwani print sells for $748 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $748 | $1,092 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $2,153 | $8,614 | 96.6% | 2026-07-21 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,350–$3,100 | $2,548 | $3,818 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,335–$2,954 | $2,415 | $4,368 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,614 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,368 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,092 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $405 |

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 Jackson Hlungwani worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jackson Hlungwani work is $1,213. The median Jackson Hlungwani sculpture sells for $2,153 across 28 lots. The median Jackson Hlungwani print sells for $748 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jackson Hlungwani sculpture?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jackson Hlungwani sculpture is $2,153.

### What is Jackson Hlungwani's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jackson Hlungwani sculpture is $8,614.

### What is Jackson Hlungwani's auction record?

Jackson Hlungwani's auction record is $8,614, 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, “Jackson Hlungwani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jackson-hlungwani (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.