Mantis (b. 1974)
Mantis is a South African artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $804. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Mantis sold in 2016 for $1,599, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mantis on OpeningBid →What is a Mantis work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mantis work is $804.
The median Mantis print sells for $704 across 4 lots.
The median Mantis painting sells for $1,599 across 3 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $704‡ | $2,594‡ | — | 2020-10-26 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,599 | $2,520 | — | 2016-02-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mantis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $704. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,599, record $2,520. A typical Mantis painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,594‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,520 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,599 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,200‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mantis worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mantis work is $804. The median Mantis print sells for $704 across 4 lots. The median Mantis painting sells for $1,599 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mantis's auction record?
Mantis's auction record is $2,594, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Mantis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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