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# Velaphi (George) Mzimba (1959–2021)

## What is Velaphi (George) Mzimba’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Velaphi (George) Mzimba at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $963 including buyer’s premium (middle half $770–$963, n=5). The auction record is $1,176 for Yellow Apple (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow Apple, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $1,176 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Yellow Apple against Stone | Oil on canvas | $1,125 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Afternoon | Mixed media on wood | $963 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Yellow Apple in Brown | Oil on canvas | $963 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (mixed media on wood) | Mixed media on wood | $770 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Street Scene with Two Figures Amongst Houses | Oil on paper | $453 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2024 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $963 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Velaphi (George) Mzimba is a South African artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $963. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Velaphi (George) Mzimba sold in 2025 for $1,176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Velaphi (George) Mzimba work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Velaphi (George) Mzimba work is $963.

The median Velaphi (George) Mzimba painting sells for $1,044 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-02-22 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,044 | $1,176 | — | 2025-07-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,176 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,125 |

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 Velaphi (George) Mzimba worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Velaphi (George) Mzimba work is $963. The median Velaphi (George) Mzimba painting sells for $1,044 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Velaphi (George) Mzimba's auction record?

Velaphi (George) Mzimba's auction record is $1,176, 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.

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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.