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# Penny Siopis (b. 1953)

## What is Penny Siopis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Penny Siopis at 8 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,856 including buyer’s premium (middle half $439–$10,493, n=22). The auction record is $210,075 for Al Fresco (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Fresco, 1990 | Oil and collage on board | $210,075 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 2 | Heat and Dust, 2009 | Ink | $34,042 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Comfort, 2004 | Oil and enamel on board | $24,873 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Ribbon, 2009 | Ink, oil and glue on canvas | $19,402 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 5 | Paris Opera House, 1987 | Pastel and mixed media on paper | $14,318 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Forte et Recte, History Painting series, circa 1990 | Oil and collage on paper | $12,414 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Warm World: Coral, 2019 | Glue, ink and oil on paper | $11,559 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Quail, 1986 | Pastel on paper | $10,529 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Pinky Pinky: Toenails, 2002 | Oil and found objects on canvas | $10,385 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Quail, 1986 | Pastel on paper | $10,050 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $10,385 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $8,887 |
| Prints | 13 | $883 |
| Other | 7 | $506 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $9,564 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,556 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Penny Siopis is a South African artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,493. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Penny Siopis sold in 2026 for $4,797, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Penny Siopis work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Penny Siopis work is $2,493.

The median Penny Siopis print sells for $618 across 25 lots.

The median Penny Siopis painting sells for $10,972 across 17 lots.

The median Penny Siopis work on paper sells for $6,180 across 15 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 | 25 | $618 | $4,250 | — | 2025-11-05 |
| Paintings | 17 | $10,972† | $210,075 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $6,180 | $14,318 | 93.8% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $34,042 | $210,075 | — | 2026-05-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Penny Siopis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $618. Paintings (17 lots) median $10,972, record $210,075. A typical Penny Siopis painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $34,042.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $464–$897 | $618 | $1,512 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,079–$9,185 | $3,494 | $24,873 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,141–$5,563 | $3,066 | $7,725 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $210,075 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $34,042 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $14,318 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,529 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,512 |

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 Penny Siopis worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Penny Siopis work is $2,493. The median Penny Siopis print sells for $618 across 25 lots. The median Penny Siopis painting sells for $10,972 across 17 lots. The median Penny Siopis work on paper sells for $6,180 across 15 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Penny Siopis print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Penny Siopis print is $618.

### What is Penny Siopis's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Penny Siopis print is $4,250.

### What is the average price of a Penny Siopis painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Penny Siopis painting is $10,972. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Penny Siopis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Penny Siopis painting is $210,075.

### What is the average price of a Penny Siopis work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Penny Siopis work on paper is $6,180.

### What is Penny Siopis's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Penny Siopis work on paper is $14,318.

### What is Penny Siopis's auction record?

Penny Siopis's auction record is $210,075, 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, “Penny Siopis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/penny-siopis (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.