Kate Gottgens (b. 1965)
What is Kate Gottgens’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Kate Gottgens at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,822–$10,849, n=8). The auction record is $20,057 for The Empty Hours (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Empty Hours, 2020 | Oil paint | $20,057 | Sotheby's | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Bathers | Oil on canvas | $15,028 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | The Heiress, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $9,456 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Sensing the Trap, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $8,321 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled VII, 2007 | Mixed media on canvas | $8,287 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2018 |
| 6 | Rough Cut, 2024 | Oil on canvas | $6,255 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Quicksand, 2017 | Oil on canvas | $3,850 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Night Thoughts | Oil on canvas | $2,474 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Kate Gottgens (South Africa, 1965 - ), God Bless Africa | Oil and wood | $463 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | With Heads in the Stars, 2022 | Monotype on paper | $2,275 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $8,287 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,850 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Kate Gottgens is a South African artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $6,255.
A work by Kate Gottgens sold in 2025 for $9,456, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kate Gottgens on OpeningBid →What is a Kate Gottgens work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kate Gottgens work is $6,255.
The median Kate Gottgens painting sells for $8,304 across 12 lots.
The median Kate Gottgens print sells for $2,275 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,275 | $2,275 | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Paintings | 14 | $8,304 | $20,057 | 85.7% | 2025-09-16 |
Kate Gottgens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,275. Paintings (14 lots) median $8,304, record $20,057. A typical Kate Gottgens painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,057 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $15,028 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,275 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kate Gottgens worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kate Gottgens work is $6,255. The median Kate Gottgens painting sells for $8,304 across 12 lots. The median Kate Gottgens print sells for $2,275 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Kate Gottgens painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kate Gottgens painting is $8,304.
What is Kate Gottgens's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kate Gottgens painting is $20,057.
What is Kate Gottgens's auction record?
Kate Gottgens's auction record is $20,057, set in 2025.
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