> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/malcolm-payne · updated 2026-11-01

# Malcolm Payne (b. 1946)

Malcolm Payne is a South African artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,648. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Malcolm Payne sold in 2026 for $1,648, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Malcolm Payne work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malcolm Payne work is $1,648.

The median Malcolm Payne painting sells for $1,648 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-06-28 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,648 | $1,648 | — | 2026-02-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,648 |

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 Malcolm Payne worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malcolm Payne work is $1,648. The median Malcolm Payne painting sells for $1,648 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Malcolm Payne's auction record?

Malcolm Payne's auction record is $5,040, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Malcolm Payne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/malcolm-payne (updated 2026-11-01).

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.