Kalahari Studio (1914–1991)
What is Kalahari Studio’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Kalahari Studio at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $212 including buyer’s premium (middle half $109–$310, n=43). The auction record is $962 for Tile with portrait of a woman in profile (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tile with portrait of a woman in profile | Painted and glazed ceramic tile | $962 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Kalahari Studio (South Africa, 1948 - 1973), Charger Decorated with Seated Ndebele Woman | — | $821 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Plate with Ndebele diamond decoration, 1948-1973 | Terracotta with overglaze slip trail decoration | $532 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Kalahari Studio (South Africa, 1948 - 1973), Large Charger Decorated with A Zulu Maiden | — | $479 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Lamp base with leaf motif | Terracotta with overglaze decoration | $466 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Plate with African woman with headdress | Hand-painted, glazed and fired ceramic | $449 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Kalahari Studio (South Africa, 1948 - 1973), Large Charger Decorated with A Zulu Maiden | — | $445 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Small plates decorated with floral design | Stoneware with overglaze decoration | $443 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Plate with figural motif | Painted and glazed ceramic | $380 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Plate with beadwork inspired motif II | Painted and glazed ceramic | $353 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $294 |
| Sculpture | 36 | $219 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $216 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Kalahari Studio is a Latvian artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $216.
A work by Kalahari Studio sold in 2026 for $302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kalahari Studio on OpeningBid →What is a Kalahari Studio work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kalahari Studio work is $216.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | — | 2020-02-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $821 | $962 | — | 2025-11-30 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $279 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kalahari Studio worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kalahari Studio work is $216. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kalahari Studio's auction record?
Kalahari Studio's auction record is $962, set in 2024.
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