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# Philip Bawcombe (1906–2000)

## What is Philip Bawcombe’s work worth? {#value}

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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| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), Dhows, Mozambique | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $142 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 2 | Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), Venetian Street Scene | Oil on canvas | $68 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000) , Malay Quarter, Cape Town | Watercolour on paper | $46 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), District Six, Cape Town | Ink and watercolour on paper | $42 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), Tramway Hotel | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $24 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000), Langham Hotel | — | $21 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Philip Bawcombe (England/South Africa, 1906 - 2000) , Old Georgian Houses, Stellenbosch | Ink and watercolour on paper | $19 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |




Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | — | 2016-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | — | 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Philip Bawcombe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-bawcombe (updated 2026-11-03).

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.