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# Malangatana Ngwenya (1936–2011)

Malangatana Ngwenya is a Mozambican artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $6,952.

A work by Malangatana Ngwenya sold in 2023 for $7,697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Malangatana Ngwenya work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malangatana Ngwenya work is $6,952.

The median Malangatana Ngwenya painting sells for $10,544 across 8 lots.

The median Malangatana Ngwenya work on paper sells for $1,625 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $10,544 | $34,769 | 88.9% | 2023-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,625 | $1,661 | — | 2025-10-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $34,769 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $24,873 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,661 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,625 |

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 Malangatana Ngwenya worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malangatana Ngwenya work is $6,952. The median Malangatana Ngwenya painting sells for $10,544 across 8 lots. The median Malangatana Ngwenya work on paper sells for $1,625 across 5 lots.

### What is Malangatana Ngwenya's auction record?

Malangatana Ngwenya's auction record is $34,769, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.