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# Speelman Mahlangu (1958–2004)

## What is Speelman Mahlangu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Speelman Mahlangu at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $361–$1,145, n=8). The auction record is $6,246 for Man and Beast (2017, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man and Beast | Bronze | $6,246 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Four Figures | Bronze with a black patina on a steel base | $4,368 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Speelman Mahlangu (South Africa, 1958 - 2004 ), Circle of Friends | Bronze cast with brown patina | $2,879 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Speelman Mahlangu (South Africa, 1958 - 2004), Compilation of Inspiration | Oil and charcoal on canvas | $2,499 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Man on a Two-headed Beast | Bronze with dark brown patina | $1,376 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | The Roots of Africa, 1990 | Acrylic on board | $1,324 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2014 |
| 7 | Dancing Figures | Oil on paper | $1,316 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2011 |
| 8 | Speelman Mahlangu (South Africa, 1958 - 2004 ), Two Figures, 1991 | Watercolour | $960 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Speelman Mahlangu (South Africa, 1958 - 2004 ) , Three Figures and a Chicken | Oil and collage on board | $775 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 10 | Speelman Mahlangu (South Africa, 1958 - 2004 ), A Dream Dreaming Us | Acrylic | $694 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $417 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $558 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Speelman Mahlangu is a South African artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $610. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Speelman Mahlangu sold in 2026 for $4,368, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Speelman Mahlangu work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Speelman Mahlangu work is $610.

The median Speelman Mahlangu painting sells for $1,316 across 11 lots.

The median Speelman Mahlangu sculpture sells for $4,368 across 9 lots.

The median Speelman Mahlangu work on paper sells for $558 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-04-09 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,316 | $1,324 | — | 2025-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $558 | $558 | — | 2023-05-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $4,368 | $6,246 | — | 2026-07-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,246 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,368 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,896 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,324 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $558 |

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 Speelman Mahlangu worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Speelman Mahlangu work is $610. The median Speelman Mahlangu painting sells for $1,316 across 11 lots. The median Speelman Mahlangu sculpture sells for $4,368 across 9 lots. The median Speelman Mahlangu work on paper sells for $558 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Speelman Mahlangu painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Speelman Mahlangu painting is $1,316.

### What is Speelman Mahlangu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Speelman Mahlangu painting is $1,324.

### What is Speelman Mahlangu's auction record?

Speelman Mahlangu's auction record is $6,246, set in 2017.

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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, “Speelman Mahlangu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/speelman-mahlangu (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.