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Philip Bawcombe (1906–2000)

What is Philip Bawcombe’s work worth?

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Philip Bawcombe at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $42 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24–$68, n=5). The auction record is $142 for Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), Dhows, Mozambique (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), Dhows, MozambiqueOil on canvas mounted on board$142Russell Kaplan AuctioneersMay 2026
2Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), Venetian Street SceneOil on canvas$68Russell Kaplan AuctioneersSep 2025
3Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000) , Malay Quarter, Cape TownWatercolour on paper$46Russell Kaplan AuctioneersJul 2023
4Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), District Six, Cape TownInk and watercolour on paper$42Russell Kaplan AuctioneersMar 2026
5Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), Tramway HotelCharcoal and watercolour on paper$24Russell Kaplan AuctioneersMar 2026
6Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), Langham Hotel—$21Russell Kaplan AuctioneersMay 2026
7Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000) , Old Georgian Houses, StellenboschInk and watercolour on paper$19Russell Kaplan AuctioneersMay 2024

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures

Philip Bawcombe is a South African artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $40. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Philip Bawcombe sold in 2026 for $142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Philip Bawcombe work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Bawcombe work is $40.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions2———2016-09-26
Works on Paper2———2017-11-13

Frequently asked questions

What is a Philip Bawcombe worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Bawcombe work is $40. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Philip Bawcombe's auction record?

Philip Bawcombe's auction record is $142, set in 2026.

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