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

# Catherine Norman Clive (b. 1949)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 268 auction results for Catherine Norman Clive at 4 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $276 including buyer’s premium (middle half $203–$617, n=72). The auction record is $13,399 for Piscivorous (in two parts) (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piscivorous (in two parts), 1949 | Bronze | $13,399 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Lightman, 1949 | — | $10,719 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Snakes Alive, 1949 | — | $5,871 | Bonhams | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | Norman Clive Catherine (South Africa, 1949 - ), Axe Man | Bronze cast | $5,782 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Norman Clive Catherine (South Africa, 1949 - ), Adam | — | $5,139 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Norman Clive Catherine (South Africa, 1949 - ), Eve | — | $5,139 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Norman Clive Catherine (South Africa, 1949 - ), Head to Toe | Bronze cast with black patina | $4,981 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Norman Clive Catherine (South Africa, 1949 - ), Jung and Yang | Bronze cast | $4,626 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Norman Clive Catherine (South Africa, 1949 - ), Penance I, 2001 | Bronze | $4,113 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Right/Wrong | Bronze cast with verdigris patina | $3,959 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 20 | $1,250 |
| Prints | 7 | $286 |
| Other | 83 | $270 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,188 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 268 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Catherine Norman Clive is a South African artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $767. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Catherine Norman Clive sold in 2026 for $13,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Catherine Norman Clive work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Norman Clive work is $767.

The median Catherine Norman Clive sculpture sells for $1,188 across 11 lots.

The median Catherine Norman Clive painting sells for $602 across 1 lots.

The median Catherine Norman Clive print sells for $314 across 2 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 | 2 | $314 | $406 | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Paintings | 2 | $602 | $602 | 50% | 2025-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $1,188 | $17,422 | — | 2026-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $5,104† | $17,422 | — | 2026-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Catherine Norman Clive's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $314. Paintings (2 lots) median $602, record $602. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $5,104.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,062–$1,250 | $1,125 | $1,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $17,422 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,024 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $602 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $406 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $223 |

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 Catherine Norman Clive worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Norman Clive work is $767. The median Catherine Norman Clive sculpture sells for $1,188 across 11 lots. The median Catherine Norman Clive painting sells for $602 across 1 lots. The median Catherine Norman Clive print sells for $314 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Catherine Norman Clive sculpture is $1,188.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Catherine Norman Clive sculpture is $17,422.

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

Catherine Norman Clive's auction record is $13,399, set in 2026.

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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, “Catherine Norman Clive auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-clive-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.