> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-catherine · updated 2026-11-03

# Norman Catherine (b. 1949)

## What is Norman Catherine’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 341 auction results for Norman Catherine at 8 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $714 including buyer’s premium (middle half $302–$2,796, n=125). The auction record is $102,858 for Fanagalo Store (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fanagalo Store | Oil, wood and mixed media | $102,858 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Cat Man | Oil, wood and mixed media | $50,638 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Back Chat II | Oil, wood and mixed media | $25,319 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Cat Watch | Oil on canvas | $18,305 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Know Thyself, 2013 | Bronze with a verdigris patina, mounted on a sandstone base | $18,299 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2013 |
| 6 | Customs, 2000 | Painted and carved wood | $17,946 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 7 | Close Shave, 1994 | Mixed media on canvas laid down on board | $16,083 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Red Man, 2019 | Oil on canvas | $15,793 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 9 | Encore, 2010 | Oil on fibreglass, on a wooden base | $13,847 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Consort, 2000 | Glass | $11,850 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $5,341 |
| Sculpture | 24 | $3,685 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $1,523 |
| Prints | 51 | $605 |
| Other | 54 | $231 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $13,847 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $2,089 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $1,220 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 341 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Norman Catherine is a South African artist with 385 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,605. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Norman Catherine sold in 2026 for $2,330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norman Catherine work worth?

Across 298 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Catherine work is $1,605.

The median Norman Catherine print sells for $786 across 111 lots.

The median Norman Catherine sculpture sells for $3,887 across 62 lots.

The median Norman Catherine work on paper sells for $1,892 across 34 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Catherine prints typically sell for $489–$1,393 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 114 | $786† | $3,214 | 97.4% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 29 | $5,332 | $18,305 | 96.6% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,892† | $10,908 | — | 2026-05-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 63 | $3,887† | $18,299 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Photography | 12 | $323 | $800 | — | 2026-03-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $18,122 | $102,858 | — | 2026-06-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Norman Catherine's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (114 lots) median $786 with 97.4% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $5,332, record $18,305. A typical Norman Catherine painting sells for around 6.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $18,122.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $281–$678 | $537 | $793 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $489–$1,393† | $1,004† | $3,214 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,815–$5,393 | $4,032 | $9,319 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,336–$7,647 | $7,392 | $15,793 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $378–$1,113 | $682 | $1,980 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,080–$1,985† | $1,958† | $9,102 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,330–$4,302 | $2,999 | $5,492 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,847–$5,318 | $4,224 | $6,070 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $18,305 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $18,299 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $17,946 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $15,793 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $10,908 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $9,102 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,214 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,963 |

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 Norman Catherine worth?

Across 298 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Catherine work is $1,605. The median Norman Catherine print sells for $786 across 111 lots. The median Norman Catherine sculpture sells for $3,887 across 62 lots. The median Norman Catherine work on paper sells for $1,892 across 34 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Norman Catherine prints typically sell for $489–$1,393 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Norman Catherine print?

Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Catherine print is $786. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norman Catherine's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Catherine print is $3,214.

### What is the average price of a Norman Catherine sculpture?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Catherine sculpture is $3,887. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norman Catherine's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Catherine sculpture is $18,299.

### What is the average price of a Norman Catherine work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Catherine work on paper is $1,892. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norman Catherine's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Catherine work on paper is $10,908.

### What is the average price of a medium Norman Catherine print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norman Catherine print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,004, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Norman Catherine sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norman Catherine sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,999, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Norman Catherine's auction record?

Norman Catherine's auction record is $102,858, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Norman Catherine auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-catherine (updated 2026-11-03).

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.