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# Paul Stopforth (b. 1945)

Paul Stopforth is a South African artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $962.

A work by Paul Stopforth sold in 2026 for $1,648, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Stopforth work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Stopforth work is $962.

The median Paul Stopforth print sells for $189 across 7 lots.

The median Paul Stopforth painting sells for $5,180 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 | 7 | $189 | $276 | — | 2025-11-05 |
| Paintings | 2 | $5,180 | $8,713 | — | 2026-02-21 |

Paul Stopforth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $189. Paintings (2 lots) median $5,180, record $8,713. A typical Paul Stopforth painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $8,713 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,648 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $276 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $103 |

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 Stopforth worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Stopforth work is $962. The median Paul Stopforth print sells for $189 across 7 lots. The median Paul Stopforth painting sells for $5,180 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Paul Stopforth's auction record is $8,713, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Stopforth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-stopforth (updated 2026-11-01).

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.