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# Unathi Mkonto

## What is Unathi Mkonto’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6 auction results for Unathi Mkonto at 2 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $270–$356, n=5). The auction record is $391 for Unathi Mkonto (South Africa, 1982 - ), Figures II (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unathi Mkonto (South Africa, 1982 - ), Figures II, 2015 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $391 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 2 | Unathi Mkonto (South Africa, 1982 - ), Figures I, 2015 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $356 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Unathi Mkonto (South Africa, 1982 - ), Abstract Composition | — | $320 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Unathi Mkonto (South Africa, 1982 - ), Geometric Form II, 2016 | — | $270 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Unathi Mkonto (South Africa, 1982 - ), Geometric Form I, 2016 | — | $213 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |




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)


Unathi Mkonto is a South African artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $320.

A work by Unathi Mkonto sold in 2026 for $356, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Unathi Mkonto work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Unathi Mkonto work is $320.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2024-02-11 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Unathi Mkonto worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Unathi Mkonto work is $320.

### What is Unathi Mkonto's auction record?

Unathi Mkonto's auction record is $391, 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, “Unathi Mkonto auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/unathi-mkonto (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.