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# Willem Boshoff (b. 1951)

## What is Willem Boshoff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Willem Boshoff at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $753 including buyer’s premium (middle half $491–$2,698, n=18). The auction record is $29,249 for Spoondance (2018, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spoondance, 2013 | 37 tarnished silver-plated spoons mounted on a used plywood base, bond adhesive nuts and bolts | $29,249 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2018 |
| 2 | Noli Turbare Circulos Meos (Do Not Disturb My Circles), 2009 | Sandblasted Zimbabwe black granite | $14,357 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 3 | City Book, 2006 | Wood and cotton fabric | $5,554 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Figure Study, 1972 | Pencil on paper | $1,456 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Willem Boshoff (South Africa, 1951 - ), Oneiropomist, 2010 | — | $1,092 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 000 Darling Little Nuisances, 2003 | Installation comprising mirrors, acetate mounted on Polystyrene and large blown up posters | $25,130 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 2 | Kyk Afrikaans, 2003 | Screenprints on paper | $12,080 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Highveld, 2008 | Etching on paper | $6,188 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Tien Teen Een (Ten to One) | Engraved aluminium | $3,112 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Verskandste Openbaring (Most Outrageous Revelation), 2003 | Screenprint on paper | $967 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 14 | $609 |
| Other | 6 | $451 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $618 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $543 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Willem Boshoff is a South African artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $629. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Willem Boshoff sold in 2026 for $1,456, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willem Boshoff work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Boshoff work is $629.

The median Willem Boshoff print sells for $571 across 27 lots.

The median Willem Boshoff sculpture sells for $7,631 across 7 lots.

The median Willem Boshoff work on paper sells for $1,456 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $571† | $25,130 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,456 | $1,456 | 50% | 2026-07-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $7,631 | $14,357 | — | 2026-05-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $480–$941 | $609 | $12,080 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $25,130 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $14,357 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $12,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,456 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $905 |

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 Willem Boshoff worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Boshoff work is $629. The median Willem Boshoff print sells for $571 across 27 lots. The median Willem Boshoff sculpture sells for $7,631 across 7 lots. The median Willem Boshoff work on paper sells for $1,456 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Willem Boshoff print?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Boshoff print is $571. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Willem Boshoff's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Boshoff print is $25,130.

### What is the average price of a medium Willem Boshoff print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willem Boshoff print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $609, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Willem Boshoff's auction record?

Willem Boshoff's auction record is $29,249, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.