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

# Trevor Coleman (1936–2023)

## What is Trevor Coleman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 99 auction results for Trevor Coleman at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $158 including buyer’s premium (middle half $103–$414, n=26). The auction record is $2,121 for Santorini (2010, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santorini, 2006 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,121 | Strauss and Co | May 2010 |
| 2 | Atmos, 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,946 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Trevor Coleman (South Africa, 1936 - 2023), Abstract Composition in Reds, Pinks and Oranges, 2023 | Watercolour and collage on paper | $1,097 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Trevor Coleman (South Africa, 1936 - 2023), The Fruit Seller | Oil on canvas | $925 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Trevor Coleman (South Africa, 1936 - 2023), Man with Boat, 2003 | Acrylic on canvas | $780 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Abstract Composition, 2008 | Mixed media on canvas | $718 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Trevor Coleman (South Africa, 1936 - 2023), Seated Figure, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $712 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Trevor Coleman (South Africa, 1936 - 2023), Selling Melons, India, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $646 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 9 | Trevor Coleman (South Africa, 1936 - 2023), Pattern Dress, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $613 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract Geometric Composition | Silkscreen | $720 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $549 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $174 |
| Other | 16 | $114 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $453 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 99 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Trevor Coleman is a South African artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $293. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Trevor Coleman sold in 2026 for $720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Trevor Coleman work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Trevor Coleman work is $293.

The median Trevor Coleman painting sells for $539 across 16 lots.

The median Trevor Coleman work on paper sells for $140 across 1 lots.

The median Trevor Coleman print sells for $452 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 | 2 | $452 | $452 | — | 2024-12-02 |
| Paintings | 20 | $539 | $2,121 | 80% | 2025-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $140 | $140 | 50% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,946† | $2,661† | — | 2024-09-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Trevor Coleman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $452. Paintings (20 lots) median $539, record $2,121. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $1,946.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $187–$495 | $328 | $559 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,121 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,946 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $452 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $140 |

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 Trevor Coleman worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Trevor Coleman work is $293. The median Trevor Coleman painting sells for $539 across 16 lots. The median Trevor Coleman work on paper sells for $140 across 1 lots. The median Trevor Coleman print sells for $452 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Trevor Coleman painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Trevor Coleman painting is $539.

### What is Trevor Coleman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Trevor Coleman painting is $2,121.

### What is Trevor Coleman's auction record?

Trevor Coleman's auction record is $2,661, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,661 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Trevor Coleman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/trevor-coleman (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.