Malangatana Valente Ngwenya (1936–2011)
What is Malangatana Valente Ngwenya’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Malangatana Valente Ngwenya at 4 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,479 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,342–$8,887, n=7). The auction record is $16,512 for Untitled (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1936 | Oil on board | $16,512 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1936 | Oil paint | $12,691 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1936 | Oil paint | $11,850 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1936 | Oil paint | $5,925 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Figures and beasts, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $5,564 | Bonhams | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | A collection of eight works, 1936 | Oil on card | $5,563 | Bonhams | May 2016 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1936 | Ink | $4,479 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1936 | Ink | $4,444 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Crowd of Beasts | Oil on canvas | $3,802 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1936 | Ink | $2,240 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $5,925 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $4,479 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Malangatana Valente Ngwenya is a Mozambican artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,461. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Malangatana Valente Ngwenya sold in 2026 for $12,691, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malangatana Valente Ngwenya work is $4,461.
The median Malangatana Valente Ngwenya work on paper sells for $2,222 across 8 lots.
The median Malangatana Valente Ngwenya painting sells for $8,887 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 | $8,887 | $12,691 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,222† | $4,479 | 80% | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,903–$4,444† | $2,222† | $4,479 |
† 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 | 2026 | $12,691 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $11,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,479 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,444 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Malangatana Valente Ngwenya worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malangatana Valente Ngwenya work is $4,461. The median Malangatana Valente Ngwenya work on paper sells for $2,222 across 8 lots. The median Malangatana Valente Ngwenya painting sells for $8,887 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Malangatana Valente Ngwenya's auction record?
Malangatana Valente Ngwenya's auction record is $16,512, set in 2021.
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