> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stanley-pinker · updated 2026-11-03

# Stanley Pinker (1924–2012)

## What is Stanley Pinker’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Stanley Pinker at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,498 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,927–$2,979, n=5). The auction record is $72,028 for His and Hers and Decline and Fall, diptych (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | His and Hers and Decline and Fall, diptych, 1991 | Acrylic on canvas | $72,028 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Somewhere in Cloud Kuku Land | Oil and assemblage on canvas | $40,833 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Seeheim, South West Africa | Oil on canvas in artist's frame | $15,546 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Harbour Scene | Oil on canvas | $9,276 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Abstract Composition | Oil on board | $2,979 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Nude in the Artist's Studio, 1966 | Mixed media on paper | $2,498 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Stanley Pinker (South Africa, 1924 - 2012), Still Life with Flowers | Oil on board | $1,927 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Stanley Pinker (South Africa, 1924 - 2012), Aerial Landscape | — | $583 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Artists Studio | Screenprint on paper | $440 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $15,546 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $12,411 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Stanley Pinker is a South African artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,979. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Stanley Pinker sold in 2026 for $2,979, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Stanley Pinker work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley Pinker work is $2,979.

The median Stanley Pinker painting sells for $15,329 across 12 lots.

The median Stanley Pinker work on paper sells for $1,760 across 4 lots.

The median Stanley Pinker print sells for $440 across 3 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 | 3 | $440 | $440 | — | 2024-12-02 |
| Paintings | 13 | $15,329† | $72,028 | 92.3% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,760† | $2,498 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Stanley Pinker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $440. Paintings (13 lots) median $15,329, record $72,028. A typical Stanley Pinker painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $10,735–$34,511† | $15,329† | $72,028 |

† 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 | 2026 | $72,028 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $40,833 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,498 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,022† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $440 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Stanley Pinker worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley Pinker work is $2,979. The median Stanley Pinker painting sells for $15,329 across 12 lots. The median Stanley Pinker work on paper sells for $1,760 across 4 lots. The median Stanley Pinker print sells for $440 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Stanley Pinker painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanley Pinker painting is $15,329. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Stanley Pinker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanley Pinker painting is $72,028.

### What is Stanley Pinker's auction record?

Stanley Pinker's auction record is $72,028, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Stanley Pinker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stanley-pinker (updated 2026-11-03).

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.