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# Malangatana Valente Ngwenya (1936–2011)

## What is Malangatana Valente Ngwenya’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $5,925 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Malangatana Valente Ngwenya work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.