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# Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886–1957)

## What is Jacob Hendrik Pierneef’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 633 auction results for Jacob Hendrik Pierneef at 11 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,416 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,930–$24,551, n=150). The auction record is $495,622 for Approaching Storm, Sabi Sands (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approaching Storm, Sabi Sands, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $495,622 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Kransberg, Rustenburg, Transvaal, 1955 | Oil paint | $277,200 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Bushveld Landscape with Trees, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $203,073 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 4 | Naby Ficksburg, Oos Vrystaat (Near Ficksburg, East Free State), 1929 | Oil on board | $199,781 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Transvaal Landscape with Farmhouse | Oil on board | $183,133 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Acacia in the Veld, 1940 | Oil on board | $176,448 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Clouds over the Karoo, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $168,777 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Mountains, Prins Albert, 1886 | Oil on board | $162,724 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 9 | The Close of Day, Erongo Mountains, S.W.A., 1923 | Oil on canvas | $153,251 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Van der Hoven's Drift, 1917 | Oil on canvas | $153,251 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 89 | $31,609 |
| Other | 33 | $12,945 |
| Works on paper | 133 | $3,669 |
| Prints | 15 | $3,634 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 60 | $41,693 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 172 | $3,966 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 633 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacob Hendrik Pierneef is a South African artist with 718 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $6,338. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jacob Hendrik Pierneef sold in 2026 for $495,622, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Jacob Hendrik Pierneef works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work worth?

Across 623 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work is $6,338.

The median Jacob Hendrik Pierneef print sells for $3,051 across 249 lots.

The median Jacob Hendrik Pierneef painting sells for $34,498 across 166 lots.

The median Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work on paper sells for $4,647 across 157 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Hendrik Pierneef prints typically sell for $2,121–$4,379 (the middle half of 99 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work on papers typically sell for $2,231–$5,125 (the middle half of 51 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 250 | $3,051† | $24,974 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Paintings | 169 | $34,498† | $495,622 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 157 | $4,647† | $126,045 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $153,251 | $495,622 | — | 2026-07-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jacob Hendrik Pierneef's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (250 lots) median $3,051. Paintings (169 lots) median $34,498, record $495,622. A typical Jacob Hendrik Pierneef painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $153,251.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $2,121–$4,379† | $2,978† | $24,974 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $15,461–$33,560† | $24,505† | $74,292 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $42,295–$153,165 | $69,300 | $495,622 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $2,231–$5,125† | $3,573† | $26,990 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $5,251–$13,654 | $6,338 | $126,045 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $495,622 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $277,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $126,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $53,047 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $24,974 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $16,520 |

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 Jacob Hendrik Pierneef worth?

Across 623 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work is $6,338. The median Jacob Hendrik Pierneef print sells for $3,051 across 249 lots. The median Jacob Hendrik Pierneef painting sells for $34,498 across 166 lots. The median Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work on paper sells for $4,647 across 157 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Hendrik Pierneef prints typically sell for $2,121–$4,379 (the middle half of 99 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work on papers typically sell for $2,231–$5,125 (the middle half of 51 sold 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 the average price of a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef print?

Based on 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef print is $3,051. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacob Hendrik Pierneef's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef print is $24,974.

### What is the average price of a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef painting?

Based on 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef painting is $34,498. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacob Hendrik Pierneef's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef painting is $495,622.

### What is the average price of a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work on paper?

Based on 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work on paper is $4,647. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacob Hendrik Pierneef's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work on paper is $126,045.

### What is the average price of a small Jacob Hendrik Pierneef print?

Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacob Hendrik Pierneef print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,978, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacob Hendrik Pierneef work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacob Hendrik Pierneef's auction record?

Jacob Hendrik Pierneef's auction record is $495,622, 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.

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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.