Nita Spilhaus (1878–1967)
What is Nita Spilhaus’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Nita Spilhaus at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $144 including buyer’s premium (middle half $68–$264, n=5). The auction record is $4,295 for Ascona, Switzerland (2014, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ascona, Switzerland | Oil on artist's board | $4,295 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Poppies in a White Vase | Oil on board | $2,267 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Purple Mountain Landscape | Oil on board | $1,606 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Nita Spilhaus (South Africa, 1878 - 1967), Malay Quarter, Cape Town | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $1,097 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | In the Shades of the Pines, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $648 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Nita Spilhaus (South Africa, 1878 - 1967), Devil's Peak, Cape Town | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $549 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 7 | Malay Quarter, 1878 | Oil on board | $274 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nita Spilhaus (South Africa, 1878 - 1967), Trees in a Landscape | Etching | $264 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | The Old Drostdy, Worcester | Etching on paper laid down on board | $144 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Trees, 1952 | Etching on paper | $68 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $648 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,606 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Nita Spilhaus is a German/South African artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $461.
A work by Nita Spilhaus sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,730 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nita Spilhaus work is $461.
The median Nita Spilhaus painting sells for $1,127 across 19 lots.
The median Nita Spilhaus print sells for $68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $68 | $68 | — | 2025-11-05 |
| Paintings | 19 | $1,127 | $2,267 | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | — | 2017-02-06 |
Nita Spilhaus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $68. Paintings (19 lots) median $1,127, record $2,267. A typical Nita Spilhaus painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $983–$2,267 | $1,606 | $2,268 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $9,419 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,268 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $68 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nita Spilhaus worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nita Spilhaus work is $461. The median Nita Spilhaus painting sells for $1,127 across 19 lots. The median Nita Spilhaus print sells for $68 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Nita Spilhaus painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nita Spilhaus painting is $1,127.
What is Nita Spilhaus's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nita Spilhaus painting is $2,267.
What is Nita Spilhaus's auction record?
Nita Spilhaus's auction record is $4,295, set in 2014.
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