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# Paul Blomkamp (b. 1949)

## What is Paul Blomkamp’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Paul Blomkamp at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $208 including buyer’s premium (middle half $144–$396, n=41). The auction record is $5,133 for Paul Blomkamp (South Africa, 1949 - ), Simple Quantum Ciphers (4) (2025, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Blomkamp (South Africa, 1949 - ), Simple Quantum Ciphers (4), 2018 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,133 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Paul Blomkamp (South Africa, 1949 - ), Simple Quantum Ciphers (7) | Acrylic on paper | $4,449 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Paul Blomkamp (South Africa, 1949 - ), Highveld Storm | Acrylic on canvas | $3,202 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | The Man Who Came Up for Air | Acrylic on canvas | $2,519 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | The Last Iceberg #6, 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,224 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Modern Cave Paintings: Festival of Differences, from the "Peace" series, 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | $864 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Modern Cave Paintings: Man in the Middle, from the "Peace" series, 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | $864 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | On the Road to Peace (2) | Acrylic on canvas | $864 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Quantum Poem #7, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | $864 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Paul Blomkamp (South Africa, 1949 - ), Composition in Blue and Yellow | Oil on paper | $498 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,044 |
| Other | 20 | $178 |
| Prints | 16 | $144 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $864 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $144 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Blomkamp is a South African artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $204. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Blomkamp sold in 2026 for $864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Blomkamp work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Blomkamp work is $204.

The median Paul Blomkamp print sells for $245 across 3 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 | 3 | $245 | $355 | — | 2024-07-08 |
| Paintings | 4 | — | — | — | 2023-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,826 | $5,133 | — | 2026-09-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $355 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $245 |

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 Paul Blomkamp worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Blomkamp work is $204. The median Paul Blomkamp print sells for $245 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Blomkamp's auction record?

Paul Blomkamp's auction record is $3,202, set in 2026.

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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, “Paul Blomkamp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-blomkamp (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.