> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wim-blom · updated 2026-11-02

# Wim Blom (1927–2021)

## What is Wim Blom’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $153 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Wim Blom work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wim Blom auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wim-blom (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.