> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/santu-mofokeng · updated 2026-11-01

# Santu Mofokeng (1956–2020)

Santu Mofokeng is a South African artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $3,076.

A work by Santu Mofokeng sold in 2023 for $3,109, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Santu Mofokeng work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Santu Mofokeng work is $3,076.

The median Santu Mofokeng photograph sells for $3,109 across 4 lots.

The median Santu Mofokeng print sells for $2,400 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,400 | $2,400 | — | 2024-09-18 |
| Photography | 4 | $3,109 | $6,218 | — | 2025-05-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $6,218 |
| Photography | 2023 | $3,109 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,400 |

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 Santu Mofokeng worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Santu Mofokeng work is $3,076. The median Santu Mofokeng photograph sells for $3,109 across 4 lots. The median Santu Mofokeng print sells for $2,400 across 2 lots.

### What is Santu Mofokeng's auction record?

Santu Mofokeng's auction record is $6,218, set in 2023.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Santu Mofokeng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/santu-mofokeng (updated 2026-11-01).

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.