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# Kobus Louw (b. 1933)

## What is Kobus Louw’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Kobus Louw at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $178 including buyer’s premium (middle half $116–$253, n=6). The auction record is $764 for Kobus Louw (South Africa, 1933 - ), Abstracted Still Life (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kobus Louw (South Africa, 1933 - ), Abstracted Still Life | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $764 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Coastal Landscape | Oil on board | $266 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Kobus Louw (South Africa, 1933 - ), Cape Dutch House with Trees | Oil on board | $263 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Kobus Louw (South Africa, 1933 - ) | Oil on canvas | $253 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Kobus Louw (South Africa, 1933 - ), Cape Street Scene, 2009 | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $216 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Kobus Louw (South Africa, 1933 - ), Cleaning the Catch | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $193 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Kobus Louw (South Africa, 1933 - ), Suburban Street with Trees | Oil on board | $188 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Street Scene with Figures, 2009 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $139 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Kobus Louw (South Africa, 1933 - ), Fishermen's Cottages and Boats | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $108 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Kobus Louw (South Africa, 1933 - ), Abstract Geometric Composition, 2011 | Oil on canvas | $56 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $204 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kobus Louw is a South African artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $190. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kobus Louw sold in 2026 for $216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kobus Louw work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kobus Louw work is $190.

The median Kobus Louw painting sells for $202 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $202 | $266 | — | 2025-09-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $266 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $139 |

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 Kobus Louw worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kobus Louw work is $190. The median Kobus Louw painting sells for $202 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kobus Louw's auction record?

Kobus Louw's auction record is $266, set in 2025.

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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, “Kobus Louw auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kobus-louw (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.