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# Philip Niel Erskine (1933–2013)

Philip Niel Erskine is a South African artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $390. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Philip Niel Erskine sold in 2019 for a hammer price of $390 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Niel Erskine work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Niel Erskine work is $390.

The median Philip Niel Erskine painting sells for $390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $390† | $520† | — | 2019-04-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $520† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $390† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Philip Niel Erskine worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Niel Erskine work is $390. The median Philip Niel Erskine painting sells for $390 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Philip Niel Erskine's auction record?

Philip Niel Erskine's auction record is $746, 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.

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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.