> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theophilus-rikhotso · updated 2026-11-02

# Theophilus Rikhotso (b. 1993)

## What is Theophilus Rikhotso’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Theophilus Rikhotso at 2 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $205 including buyer’s premium (middle half $156–$273, n=23). The auction record is $504 for Private Property I (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Private Property I, 2026 | Charcoal and pastel on paper | $504 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Private Property II, 2026 | Charcoal and pastel on paper | $504 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Theophilus Rikhotso (South Africa, 1993 - ), Rondawel, 2025 | — | $376 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Theophilus Rikhotso (South Africa, 1993 - ), Water Trough, 2025 | — | $342 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Family Meeting, with Crow, 2026 | Charcoal and pastel on paper | $274 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Woman Cooking, 2026 | Charcoal and pastel on paper | $274 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Theophilus Rikhotso (South Africa, 1993 - ), Private Property, 2024 | — | $273 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Theophilus Rikhotso (South Africa, 1993 - ), Private Property, 2026 | — | $270 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Theophilus Rikhotso (South Africa, 1993 - ), Crow on a Road, 2024 | Pastel and watercolour on paper | $247 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Theophilus Rikhotso (South Africa, 1993 - ), Freehold Land, No Entry, 2024 | — | $247 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $274 |
| Other | 22 | $167 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theophilus Rikhotso is a South African artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $178. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Theophilus Rikhotso sold in 2026 for $274, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theophilus Rikhotso work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theophilus Rikhotso work is $178.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-10-12 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Theophilus Rikhotso worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theophilus Rikhotso work is $178. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Theophilus Rikhotso's auction record?

Theophilus Rikhotso's auction record is $504, set in 2026.

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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, “Theophilus Rikhotso auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theophilus-rikhotso (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.