> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marlene-steyn · updated 2026-11-02

# Marlene Steyn (b. 1989)

## What is Marlene Steyn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Marlene Steyn at 1 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,825 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,476–$10,944, n=7). The auction record is $12,078 for Eye Wear What I Were (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eye Wear What I Were, 2024 | Oil on canvas | $12,078 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Her Night In Shining Amour, 2024 | Oil on canvasboard | $11,941 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | To Let (Myself Be), 2023 | Oil on canvas | $10,351 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | The Neck of the Wombs, 2024 | Oil and mixed media on canvasboard | $9,947 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Little Me Cup, 2025 | Oil on canvas | $9,825 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | A Tall Atoll, 2020 | Acrylic on linen | $2,621 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Vis-à-vase, 2024 | Oil on artist's board | $2,330 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | When I Grow Up..., 2018 | Oil on canvas laid down on panel | $1,306 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $9,886 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marlene Steyn is a South African artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $6,223.

A work by Marlene Steyn sold in 2026 for $9,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marlene Steyn work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marlene Steyn work is $6,223.

The median Marlene Steyn painting sells for $6,223 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $6,223 | $11,941 | 85.7% | 2026-02-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,941 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $10,351 |

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 Marlene Steyn worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marlene Steyn work is $6,223. The median Marlene Steyn painting sells for $6,223 across 6 lots.

### What is Marlene Steyn's auction record?

Marlene Steyn's auction record is $11,941, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marlene Steyn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marlene-steyn (updated 2026-11-02).

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.