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# Louis Maqhubela (1939–2021)

## What is Louis Maqhubela’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Louis Maqhubela at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $830 including buyer’s premium (middle half $511–$1,031, n=8). The auction record is $3,007 for Figure with Doves (2014, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figure with Doves, 1971 | Mixed media on paper | $3,007 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Sofiatown, 1968 | Mixed media on paper | $2,757 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 3 | Two Worlds, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $1,419 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Louis Maqhubela (South Africa, 1939 - 2021), Abstract Composition with Figure and Forms, 1977 | Acrylic and pastel on paper | $963 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Louis Maqhubela (South Africa, 1939 - ), Figure and Birds, 1974 | — | $902 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | First Call, 1997 | Oil on paper | $868 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Louis Maqhubela (South Africa, 1939 - ), Summer Clock, 1995 | Gouache on paper | $792 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Two Worlds, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $653 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Louis Maqhubela (South Africa, 1939 - 2021), Abstract Composition with Bird | — | $642 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Street Corner, 1960 | Charcoal on paper | $522 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $878 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,143 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Maqhubela is a South African artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $916. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Maqhubela sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,566 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Maqhubela work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Maqhubela work is $916.

The median Louis Maqhubela work on paper sells for $2,162 across 12 lots.

The median Louis Maqhubela painting sells for $761 across 5 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2021-11-28 |
| Paintings | 5 | $761 | $1,419 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,162† | $11,459† | 92.3% | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,459† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,007 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,419 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $868 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Maqhubela worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Maqhubela work is $916. The median Louis Maqhubela work on paper sells for $2,162 across 12 lots. The median Louis Maqhubela painting sells for $761 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Louis Maqhubela work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Maqhubela work on paper is $2,162. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Maqhubela's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Maqhubela work on paper is $11,459. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,459 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Louis Maqhubela's auction record?

Louis Maqhubela's auction record is $11,459, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,459 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Maqhubela auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-maqhubela (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.