Wim Blom (1927–2021)
What is Wim Blom’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Wim Blom at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $169 including buyer’s premium (middle half $104–$270, n=17). The auction record is $2,574 for Nautilus (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nautilus, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $2,574 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 2 | Interior with Empire Chair, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $970 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Cowrie Shells, 1978 | Pencil and pencil crayon | $345 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Wim Blom (South Africa, 1927 - 2021), Still Life with Nautilus Shell, 1980 | — | $342 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Wim Blom (South Africa, 1927 - 2021), Tassel, 1976 | — | $274 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Wim Blom (South Africa, 1927 - 2021), Still Life with Nautilus Shell, 1980 | — | $270 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Wim Blom (South Africa, 1927 - 2021), Abstract Composition in Blue | — | $222 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Wim Blom (South Africa, 1927 - 2021), Composition on Yellow Ground, 1973 | — | $199 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Wim Blom (South Africa, 1927 - 2021), Abstract Composition, 1974 | Oil on board | $193 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Wim Blom (South Africa, 1927 - 2021), Still Life with Shell, Vases and Ball, 1980 | — | $169 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $153 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Wim Blom is a South African artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $199. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Wim Blom sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,613 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wim Blom work is $199.
The median Wim Blom painting sells for $1,772 across 9 lots.
The median Wim Blom print sells for $52 across 3 lots.
The median Wim Blom work on paper sells for $345 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 | 4 | $52† | $52† | 75% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,772 | $2,574 | — | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $345 | $345 | — | 2013-11-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Wim Blom's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $52 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $1,772, record $2,574. A typical Wim Blom painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,574 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $970 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $345 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $52† |
† 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 Wim Blom worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wim Blom work is $199. The median Wim Blom painting sells for $1,772 across 9 lots. The median Wim Blom print sells for $52 across 3 lots. The median Wim Blom work on paper sells for $345 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wim Blom's auction record?
Wim Blom's auction record is $2,574, set in 2026.
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