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

# Sipho Ndlovu (b. 1968)

## What is Sipho Ndlovu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Sipho Ndlovu at 3 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $730 including buyer’s premium (middle half $383–$1,396, n=13). The auction record is $2,918 for Water is Important (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water is Important, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $2,918 | Strauss and Co | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | She Has Soft Hair, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $2,097 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Tribute to Professor Jan Bonsma, 2024 | Oil on canvas | $2,043 | Strauss and Co | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Sasolburg, 2023 | Oil on canvas | $1,396 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Clover Factory in Heilbron FS, 2025 | Oil on canvas | $1,262 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | I Work at Frankfort, 2023 | Oil on canvas | $996 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | Bloemfontein, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $973 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Engcobo - Eastern Cape, 2023 | Oil on canvas | $730 | Strauss and Co | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Cape Shiraz | Oil on canvas | $642 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Nguni Cow, 2025 | Oil on canvas | $598 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $642 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $996 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $598 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sipho Ndlovu is a South African artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $973.

A work by Sipho Ndlovu sold in 2026 for $2,097, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sipho Ndlovu work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sipho Ndlovu work is $973.

The median Sipho Ndlovu painting sells for $973 across 19 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 | 19 | $973 | $2,918 | — | 2026-02-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $453–$973 | $598 | $1,262 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $686–$1,719 | $996 | $2,918 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,918 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,097 |

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 Sipho Ndlovu worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sipho Ndlovu work is $973. The median Sipho Ndlovu painting sells for $973 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sipho Ndlovu painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sipho Ndlovu painting is $973.

### What is Sipho Ndlovu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sipho Ndlovu painting is $2,918.

### What is Sipho Ndlovu's auction record?

Sipho Ndlovu's auction record is $2,918, set in 2026.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sipho Ndlovu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sipho-ndlovu (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.