> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theo-paul-vorster · updated 2026-11-02

# Theo Paul Vorster (b. 1958)

## What is Theo Paul Vorster’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Theo Paul Vorster at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $96 including buyer’s premium (middle half $83–$108, n=10). The auction record is $672 for Sound of Silence (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sound of Silence, 2023 | Original linocut matrix with oil paint | $672 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Fishermans (sic), 2006 | Colour linocut on paper | $128 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Chevy, 2006 | Colour linocut on paper | $109 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Theo Paul Vorster (South Africa, 1958 - ), Reclaimed, 2016 | — | $104 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Cray-Boat, 2006 | Colour linocut on paper | $96 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Crossroads, 2006 | Colour linocut on paper | $96 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Whale Watchers, 2006 | Colour linocut on paper | $96 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Theo Paul Vorster (South Africa, 1958 - ), Icarus, 2006 | Watercolour over linocut | $79 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theo Paul Vorster (South Africa, 1958 - ), Two Works: Ou Tafelberg, and Hermanus, 1999 | Watercolour over etching with blind embossing | $132 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Theo Paul Vorster (South Africa, 1958 - ), Nude II | Etching with watercolour | $50 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $96 |
| Prints | 5 | $40 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $103 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theo Paul Vorster is a Namibian/South African artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $96. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Theo Paul Vorster sold in 2026 for $946, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theo Paul Vorster work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Paul Vorster work is $96.

The median Theo Paul Vorster print sells for $103 across 7 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 | 7 | $103 | $672 | — | 2025-03-10 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $96–$124 | $103 | $672 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $672 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $128 |

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 Theo Paul Vorster worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Paul Vorster work is $96. The median Theo Paul Vorster print sells for $103 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Theo Paul Vorster's auction record?

Theo Paul Vorster's auction record is $672, set in 2024.

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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, “Theo Paul Vorster auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theo-paul-vorster (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.