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# Thomas Rulani Nkuna (1959–1992)

## What is Thomas Rulani Nkuna’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6 auction results for Thomas Rulani Nkuna at 2 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $383 including buyer’s premium (middle half $383–$383, n=5). The auction record is $383 for Fordsburg from High Street (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordsburg from High Street, 1992 | Pastel on paper | $383 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Mine Landscape, 1992 | Pencil and pastel on paper | $383 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Pylons and Street Lights | Pastel on paper | $383 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | The Waste River (recto); Figural Study (verso), 1992 | Pastel on paper | $383 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Landscape with Soccer Field, 1991 | Pastel on paper | $139 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $383 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $383 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Rulani Nkuna is a South African artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $383.

A work by Thomas Rulani Nkuna sold in 2025 for $383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Rulani Nkuna work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Rulani Nkuna work is $383.

The median Thomas Rulani Nkuna work on paper sells for $383 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $383 | $383 | — | 2025-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $383 | $383 | — | 2025-10-01 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $383–$383 | $383 | $383 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $383 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $383 |

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 Thomas Rulani Nkuna worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Rulani Nkuna work is $383. The median Thomas Rulani Nkuna work on paper sells for $383 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thomas Rulani Nkuna's auction record?

Thomas Rulani Nkuna's auction record is $383, set in 2025.

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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, “Thomas Rulani Nkuna auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-rulani-nkuna (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.