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# Sidney Goldblatt (1919–1979)

## What is Sidney Goldblatt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Sidney Goldblatt at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $621 including buyer’s premium (middle half $377–$783, n=14). The auction record is $6,364 for A Herd of Cattle (2011, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Herd of Cattle | Oil on board | $6,364 | Strauss and Co | May 2011 |
| 2 | Red and Black Absract | Oil on board | $4,996 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Shacks | Oil on canvas | $2,412 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Pick Axes, 1919 | Painting | $2,094 | Bonhams | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | Abstract Landscape in Peach | Oil on board | $1,660 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Sidney Goldblatt (South Africa, 1919 - 1979), Boats at the Docks, 1957 | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $1,486 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Street Scene | Oil on canvas | $1,152 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Sidney Goldblatt (South African, 1919-1979), 1951 | Oil on artist board | $960 | Cottone Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Abstract Composition | Mixed media on paper | $856 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2016 |
| 10 | Sidney Goldblatt (South Africa, 1919 - 1979), Four Children | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $783 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,056 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $246 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,660 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sidney Goldblatt is a South African artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $783. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sidney Goldblatt sold in 2026 for $802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sidney Goldblatt work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Goldblatt work is $783.

The median Sidney Goldblatt painting sells for $1,660 across 33 lots.

The median Sidney Goldblatt work on paper sells for $856 across 7 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-11-27 |
| Paintings | 33 | $1,660†‡ | $6,364 | — | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $856 | $856 | — | 2022-06-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,996 | $6,364 | — | 2018-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,297–$3,285† | $1,877† | $6,364 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $6,364 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $5,904 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $856 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $403 |

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 Sidney Goldblatt worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Goldblatt work is $783. The median Sidney Goldblatt painting sells for $1,660 across 33 lots. The median Sidney Goldblatt work on paper sells for $856 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Sidney Goldblatt painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Goldblatt painting is $1,660. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Sidney Goldblatt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Goldblatt painting is $6,364.

### What is Sidney Goldblatt's auction record?

Sidney Goldblatt's auction record is $6,364, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sidney Goldblatt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sidney-goldblatt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.