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# Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan

## What is Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $70 including buyer’s premium (middle half $57–$129, n=9). The auction record is $235 for Nhunguvani (Medicine Containers) (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nhunguvani (Medicine Containers), 20th century | Gourd, carved wood and beads | $235 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | N'wana Fertility Figure, 1850 | Textile, beads, metal and buttons | $162 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Early Stopper, The Strongman, 20th century | Carved wood, textile and beads on a steel base | $129 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Xitabana and Xintewana and Lid, 20th century | Woven fibre, thread and beads | $72 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Beaded Gourd, 20th century | Gourd, beads and thread | $70 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Titho Apron, 20th century | Textile, thread and beads | $57 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | A Collection of Xipereta Beadwork for Skirts; Bangles; Pouch; Nxanga Belt, 20th century | Beads, thread, bells and coins | $57 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Miscellaneous Nhunguvani Stoppers, 20th century | Carved wood | $43 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Standing Figure, 20th century | Pyrogravure and carved wood | $22 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $70 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $72 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan is a Tsonga-Shangaan artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $70.

A work by Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan sold in 2026 for $129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan work is $70.

The median Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan sculpture sells for $43 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $43 | $235 | — | 2026-03-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $235 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $43 |

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 Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan work is $70. The median Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan sculpture sells for $43 across 3 lots.

### What is Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan's auction record?

Unrecorded artist, Tsonga-Shangaan's auction record is $235, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.