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# Wonder Buhle Mbambo (b. 1989)

Wonder Buhle Mbambo is a South African artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $16,482.

A work by Wonder Buhle Mbambo sold in 2023 for $17,837, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wonder Buhle Mbambo work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wonder Buhle Mbambo work is $16,482.

The median Wonder Buhle Mbambo painting sells for $16,482 across 21 lots.

The median Wonder Buhle Mbambo work on paper sells for $5,080 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $16,482 | $47,117 | 95.5% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,080 | $5,080 | — | 2023-03-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $10,543–$32,760 | $20,198 | $47,117 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $15,468–$18,747 | $17,174 | $42,201 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $47,117 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $42,201 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,080 |

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 Wonder Buhle Mbambo worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wonder Buhle Mbambo work is $16,482. The median Wonder Buhle Mbambo painting sells for $16,482 across 21 lots. The median Wonder Buhle Mbambo work on paper sells for $5,080 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Wonder Buhle Mbambo painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wonder Buhle Mbambo painting is $16,482.

### What is Wonder Buhle Mbambo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wonder Buhle Mbambo painting is $47,117.

### What is the average price of a medium Wonder Buhle Mbambo painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wonder Buhle Mbambo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Wonder Buhle Mbambo's auction record?

Wonder Buhle Mbambo's auction record is $61,163, set in 2021.

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