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

# Jan Neethling (b. 1938)

## What is Jan Neethling’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Jan Neethling at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $144–$835, n=13). The auction record is $4,782 for Nude and Fruit (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nude and Fruit, 2021 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,782 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 2 | Nude with Tattoo, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas laid down on board | $1,842 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Disco Dancer 70's, 2009 | Acrylic on board | $1,736 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Toxic Man, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,626 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 5 | Metamorphosis, 2007 | Acrylic on board | $1,263 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Jan Neethling (South Africa, 1938 - ), Man In Striped Suit, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas mounted on board | $1,081 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Ishashaiazi, 2004 | Acrylic on board | $1,028 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2016 |
| 8 | Mr. and Mrs…, 2004 | Acrylic on board | $904 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Drug Lord with Pink Tie, 2012 | Acrylic on canvas | $835 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | R. G. H. III, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $626 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,028 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $966 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan Neethling is a South African artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $835. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Neethling sold in 2026 for $1,842, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Neethling work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Neethling work is $835.

The median Jan Neethling painting sells for $1,028 across 16 lots.

The median Jan Neethling work on paper sells for $295 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 | 3 | — | — | — | 2021-07-12 |
| Paintings | 16 | $1,028 | $4,782 | — | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $295 | $341 | — | 2024-06-10 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $835–$1,626 | $1,028 | $4,782 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,782 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,842 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $341 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $249 |

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 Jan Neethling worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Neethling work is $835. The median Jan Neethling painting sells for $1,028 across 16 lots. The median Jan Neethling work on paper sells for $295 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jan Neethling painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Neethling painting is $1,028.

### What is Jan Neethling's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Neethling painting is $4,782.

### What is Jan Neethling's auction record?

Jan Neethling's auction record is $4,782, set in 2024.

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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, “Jan Neethling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-neethling (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.