Maggie Laubser (1886–1973)
What is Maggie Laubser’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 124 auction results for Maggie Laubser at 6 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,004 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,522–$31,721, n=39). The auction record is $133,863 for Seascape with Woman Carrying Bucket; Boats and Houses in Background (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seascape with Woman Carrying Bucket; Boats and Houses in Background, 1926 | Oil on canvas | $133,863 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Malay Boy with Pigeons | Oil on board | $110,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | Malay Girl, recto; Still Life with Cat, verso, 1950 | Oil on board | $72,391 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Coloured Woman with Cottage (recto); Portrait of a Lady, unfinished (verso) | Oil on canvas | $53,811 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Portrait of a Woman in a Red Headscarf, 1930 | Oil on board | $49,010 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Landscape with Tree and Birds | Oil on fibre cardboard | $48,430 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Landscape with Huts, Trees, Clouds, Wood Carriers and Sheep | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $40,930 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Composition with Head, Foliage and Huts, 1956 | Oil on board | $40,358 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Two Cranes, 1971 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $37,520 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Blou Voëls/Birds in a Landscape with Figure and Huts | Oil on board | $33,950 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $25,581 |
| Paintings | 35 | $22,521 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $3,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $23,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $13,847 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 124 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Maggie Laubser is a South African artist with 165 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $18,078. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Maggie Laubser sold in 2026 for $19,877, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maggie Laubser on OpeningBid →What is a Maggie Laubser work worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maggie Laubser work is $18,078.
The median Maggie Laubser painting sells for $23,487 across 61 lots.
The median Maggie Laubser work on paper sells for $3,715 across 48 lots.
The median Maggie Laubser print sells for $3,750 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Maggie Laubser paintings typically sell for $14,264–$27,086 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 4 | $3,750 | $3,750 | — | 2024-03-11 |
| Paintings | 63 | $23,487† | $133,863 | 96.8% | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $3,715† | $17,309 | 98% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $91,446 | $133,863 | — | 2025-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Maggie Laubser's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $3,750. Paintings (63 lots) median $23,487, record $133,863. A typical Maggie Laubser painting sells for around 6.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $91,446.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $14,264–$27,086† | $22,074† | $53,811 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $21,667–$33,118† | $23,876† | $133,863 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,851–$5,108† | $3,780† | $17,309 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $133,863 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $72,391 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $17,309 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $15,232 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maggie Laubser worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maggie Laubser work is $18,078. The median Maggie Laubser painting sells for $23,487 across 61 lots. The median Maggie Laubser work on paper sells for $3,715 across 48 lots. The median Maggie Laubser print sells for $3,750 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Maggie Laubser paintings typically sell for $14,264–$27,086 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Maggie Laubser painting?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maggie Laubser painting is $23,487. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Maggie Laubser's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maggie Laubser painting is $133,863.
What is the average price of a Maggie Laubser work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maggie Laubser work on paper is $3,715. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Maggie Laubser's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maggie Laubser work on paper is $17,309.
What is the average price of a small Maggie Laubser painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maggie Laubser painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,074, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Maggie Laubser work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maggie Laubser work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Maggie Laubser's auction record?
Maggie Laubser's auction record is $133,863, set in 2025.
See the full Maggie Laubser record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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