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# Wessel Marais (1935–2009)

## What is Wessel Marais’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Wessel Marais at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $104–$221, n=21). The auction record is $552 for Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Lunch in a Garden Café (2025, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Lunch in a Garden Café | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $552 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 2 | Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Still Life with Flowers | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $285 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Cargo Ship at the Docks | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $238 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Still Life with Daisies | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $236 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Flower Market | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $227 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Cape Street Scene | Oil on board | $221 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Boats in the Harbour | Oil on canvas | $213 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Flowering Field with Farmhouse | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $202 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Boats in the Harbour | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $193 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Wessel Marais (South Africa, 1935 - 2000), Cape Street Scene with Mosque | Oil on canvas | $161 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $139 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wessel Marais is a South African artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $206. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Wessel Marais sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,037 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wessel Marais work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wessel Marais work is $206.

The median Wessel Marais painting sells for $227 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $227 | $227 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $552† | $1,037† | — | 2026-09-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $227 |

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 Wessel Marais worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wessel Marais work is $206. The median Wessel Marais painting sells for $227 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wessel Marais's auction record?

Wessel Marais's auction record is $1,037, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,037 (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, “Wessel Marais auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wessel-marais (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.