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# Robert Gwelo Goodman (1871–1939)

## What is Robert Gwelo Goodman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Robert Gwelo Goodman at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $630 including buyer’s premium (middle half $344–$1,521, n=30). The auction record is $37,137 for A May Morning (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A May Morning, 1871 | Oil paint | $37,137 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Pageant of Spring, Newlands | Oil on canvas | $13,605 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Roses, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $10,882 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Groot Constantia Homestead | Oil on canvas | $9,129 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Tulbagh Church by Moonlight | Oil on canvas | $6,741 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Landscape with Vineyards | Oil on canvas | $4,728 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | A Lakeside with Trees, 1909 | Watercolour | $4,455 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | Twelve Apostles | Oil on canvas | $3,530 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 9 | Breede River, Cape | Watercolour | $3,182 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Mountain Landscape with House | Oil on canvas | $2,411 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,363 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $426 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $1,122 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $785 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Gwelo Goodman is a South African artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $789.

A work by Robert Gwelo Goodman sold in 2026 for $789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Gwelo Goodman work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gwelo Goodman work is $789.

The median Robert Gwelo Goodman work on paper sells for $444 across 27 lots.

The median Robert Gwelo Goodman painting sells for $2,411 across 28 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 | 28 | $2,411 | $37,137 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $444 | $4,455 | 93.1% | 2026-07-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $710–$3,530 | $1,399 | $9,129 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,918–$12,924 | $7,805 | $37,137 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $328–$1,010 | $674 | $3,182 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $213–$461 | $341 | $4,455 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $37,137 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $13,605 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,455 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,182 |

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 Robert Gwelo Goodman worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Gwelo Goodman work is $789. The median Robert Gwelo Goodman work on paper sells for $444 across 27 lots. The median Robert Gwelo Goodman painting sells for $2,411 across 28 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Robert Gwelo Goodman work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gwelo Goodman work on paper is $444.

### What is Robert Gwelo Goodman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gwelo Goodman work on paper is $4,455.

### What is the average price of a Robert Gwelo Goodman painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Gwelo Goodman painting is $2,411.

### What is Robert Gwelo Goodman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Gwelo Goodman painting is $37,137.

### What is the average price of a small Robert Gwelo Goodman work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Gwelo Goodman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $674, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Robert Gwelo Goodman's auction record?

Robert Gwelo Goodman's auction record is $37,137, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.