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

# Winston Saoli (1950–1995)

## What is Winston Saoli’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Winston Saoli at 2 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $145 including buyer’s premium (middle half $125–$156, n=5). The auction record is $1,300 for Untitled abstract portrait of a Bantu woman (2004, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled abstract portrait of a Bantu woman, 1987 | Pastel | $1,300 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2004 |
| 2 | Untitled (Woman with Two Children), circa 1989 | Pastel and conte crayon drawing on paper | $425 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Winston Saoli (South Africa, 1950 - 1995), Abstract Composition with Geometric Forms, 1989 | — | $168 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | Winston Saoli (South Africa, 1950 - 1995), Abstract Landscape with Moon, 1989 | — | $168 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 5 | Winston Saoli (South Africa, 1950 - 1995), Abstract Composition with Bird, 1990 | Watercolour on paper | $156 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Winston Saoli (South Africa, 1950 - 1995), Portrait and Fishes, 1976 | Pastel and acrylic on paper | $151 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Winston Saoli (South Africa, 1950 - 1995), Abstract Composition | — | $145 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Winston Saoli (South Africa, 1950 - 1995), Abstract Landscape with Faces, 1989 | — | $142 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 9 | Winston Saoli (South Africa, 1950 - 1995), Composition with Bird and Face, 1986 | — | $125 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winston Saoli (South Africa, 1950 - 1995), Kippie, 1976 | Woodcut | $260 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $125 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Winston Saoli is a South African artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $87. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Winston Saoli sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $199 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Winston Saoli work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Winston Saoli work is $87.

The median Winston Saoli work on paper sells for $862 across 2 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $862 | $1,300 | — | 2007-02-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $425 |

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 Winston Saoli worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Winston Saoli work is $87. The median Winston Saoli work on paper sells for $862 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Winston Saoli's auction record?

Winston Saoli's auction record is $1,300, set in 2004.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Winston Saoli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/winston-saoli (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.