William Kentridge (b. 1955)
William Kentridge is a South African artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $22,822. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Kentridge sold in 2026 for $42,674, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Kentridge on OpeningBid →What is a William Kentridge work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kentridge work is $22,822.
The median William Kentridge print sells for $12,195 across 24 lots.
The median William Kentridge work on paper sells for $48,879 across 11 lots.
The median William Kentridge photograph sells for $13,313 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $12,195†‡ | $72,835 | 88.9% | 2023-08-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $47,349 | $47,349 | — | 2011-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $48,879 | $157,270 | 91.7% | 2026-03-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $45,000† | $45,000† | — | 2025-10-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $13,313 | $13,313 | — | 2009-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $158,041 | $208,662 | — | 2019-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Kentridge's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $12,195 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $47,349, record $47,349. A typical William Kentridge painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $158,041.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,134–$15,447† | $5,319† | $17,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,528–$17,375†‡ | $4,892†‡ | $55,913 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $18,994–$57,859 | $28,201 | $72,835 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $59,320–$93,321 | $82,859 | $157,270 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $157,270 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $95,799 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $72,835 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $61,579 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $47,349 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $45,000† |
| Photography | 2009 | $13,313 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Kentridge worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kentridge work is $22,822. The median William Kentridge print sells for $12,195 across 24 lots. The median William Kentridge work on paper sells for $48,879 across 11 lots. The median William Kentridge photograph sells for $13,313 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a William Kentridge print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Kentridge print is $12,195. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William Kentridge's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Kentridge print is $72,835.
What is the average price of a William Kentridge work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Kentridge work on paper is $48,879.
What is William Kentridge's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Kentridge work on paper is $157,270.
What is William Kentridge's auction record?
William Kentridge's auction record is $208,662, set in 2014.
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