> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/welcome-koboka · updated 2026-11-01

# Welcome Koboka (1941–1999)

Welcome Koboka is a South African artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,013.

A work by Welcome Koboka sold in 2025 for $1,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Welcome Koboka work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Welcome Koboka work is $1,013.

The median Welcome Koboka painting sells for $1,114 across 8 lots.

The median Welcome Koboka work on paper sells for $273 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,114 | $1,216 | — | 2025-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $273 | $337 | — | 2025-10-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,216 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,013 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $337 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $209 |

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 Welcome Koboka worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Welcome Koboka work is $1,013. The median Welcome Koboka painting sells for $1,114 across 8 lots. The median Welcome Koboka work on paper sells for $273 across 3 lots.

### What is Welcome Koboka's auction record?

Welcome Koboka's auction record is $1,216, 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, “Welcome Koboka auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/welcome-koboka (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.