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# Olaf Bisschoff (b. 1976)

## What is Olaf Bisschoff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Olaf Bisschoff at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,617 including buyer’s premium (middle half $612–$1,903, n=22). The auction record is $2,975 for The Time Machine, HG Wells, 1895 (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Time Machine, HG Wells, 1895, 1923 | Oil on board | $2,975 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Cat's Cradle, 1923 | Oil on board | $2,887 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Time out of Joint, 1923 | Oil on board | $2,800 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Alone (in Bad Company), Terra Incognito Series, 2008 | Oil and pencil on canvas | $2,426 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Diana's Jacht, Pieter Paul Rubens, Paul de Vos, Jan Wildens, 2025 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $2,184 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | The Power & the Glory | Oil on board | $2,130 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Abstract I, 2025 | Oil on canvasboard | $2,128 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | The Bathers, 2025 | Oil on board | $2,098 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Skating Scene, 2025 | Oil on board | $1,916 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Marathon, page from Nesos, 2025 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,867 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $1,798 |
| Other | 5 | $207 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,113 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Olaf Bisschoff is a South African artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,916.

A work by Olaf Bisschoff sold in 2026 for $2,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olaf Bisschoff work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Bisschoff work is $1,916.

The median Olaf Bisschoff painting sells for $2,113 across 28 lots.

The median Olaf Bisschoff print sells for $1,867 across 2 lots.

The median Olaf Bisschoff photograph sells for $1,667 across 1 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 | $1,867 | $1,867 | — | 2025-08-18 |
| Paintings | 28 | $2,113 | $2,975 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | — | 2013-11-30 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,667 | $1,667 | — | 2025-08-18 |

Olaf Bisschoff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,867. Paintings (28 lots) median $2,113, record $2,975.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,827–$2,767 | $2,129 | $2,975 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,975 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,887 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,867 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,667 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $188 |

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 Olaf Bisschoff worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Bisschoff work is $1,916. The median Olaf Bisschoff painting sells for $2,113 across 28 lots. The median Olaf Bisschoff print sells for $1,867 across 2 lots. The median Olaf Bisschoff photograph sells for $1,667 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Olaf Bisschoff painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olaf Bisschoff painting is $2,113.

### What is Olaf Bisschoff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olaf Bisschoff painting is $2,975.

### What is the average price of a medium Olaf Bisschoff painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olaf Bisschoff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Olaf Bisschoff's auction record?

Olaf Bisschoff's auction record is $2,975, 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.

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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.