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# Louis Jansen van Vuuren (b. 1949)

## What is Louis Jansen van Vuuren’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Louis Jansen van Vuuren at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $356 including buyer’s premium (middle half $329–$428, n=5). The auction record is $1,317 for View of Table Bay Harbour (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View of Table Bay Harbour, 1991 | Unison chalk pastel on handmade Fabriano paper | $1,317 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | View of Table Mountain, 1996 | Unison chalk pastel on handmade Fabriano paper | $428 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Bird's Nest with Eggs, Apple and Roses | Pastel on paper | $356 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 4 | View of Lion's Head, 1996 | Unison chalk pastel on handmade Fabriano paper | $329 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Apples | Pastel on card | $107 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $356 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Jansen van Vuuren is a South African artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $356.

A work by Louis Jansen van Vuuren sold in 2026 for $2,548, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Jansen van Vuuren work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Jansen van Vuuren work is $356.

The median Louis Jansen van Vuuren work on paper sells for $356 across 8 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $356 | $1,317 | — | 2026-05-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,317 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $428 |

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 Louis Jansen van Vuuren worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Jansen van Vuuren work is $356. The median Louis Jansen van Vuuren work on paper sells for $356 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Jansen van Vuuren's auction record?

Louis Jansen van Vuuren's auction record is $1,317, 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, “Louis Jansen van Vuuren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-jansen-van-vuuren (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.