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# Wopko Jensma (1939–1993)

## What is Wopko Jensma’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Wopko Jensma at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $391–$763, n=7). The auction record is $2,667 for Abstract Composition (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract Composition, 1976 | Mixed media on wood panel | $2,667 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Figural Form I and II, circa 1973 | Mixed media on paper | $1,436 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Abstract Animal | Linocut on handmade sisal-cotton paper | $543 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2017 |
| 4 | Wopko Jensma (South Africa, 1939 - 1996), Red and Green Form on Yellow, 1974 | — | $445 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Wopko Jensma (South Africa, 1939 - 1996), Beast with Long Nose, 1974 | — | $439 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Head, 1971 | Watercolour on paper | $342 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Figure in Green | Oil on board | $331 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wopko Jensma (South Africa, 1939 - 1996), Beast with Green Eye, 1974 | Woodcut | $909 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Wopko Jensma (South Africa, 1939 - 1996), Beast with Red Eye, 1974 | Woodcut | $617 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Bending Figure and Red Eye Beast, circa 1974 | Screenprints in colour | $607 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2014 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $607 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $607 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wopko Jensma is a South African artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $270. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Wopko Jensma sold in 2026 for $331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wopko Jensma work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wopko Jensma work is $270.

The median Wopko Jensma print sells for $575 across 18 lots.

The median Wopko Jensma work on paper sells for $889 across 3 lots.

The median Wopko Jensma painting sells for $331 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 | 18 | $575 | $607 | — | 2022-10-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $331 | $331 | — | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $889 | $1,436 | — | 2025-11-05 |

Wopko Jensma's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $575. Paintings (1 lots) median $331, record $331.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,436 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $607 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $543 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $342 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $331 |

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 Wopko Jensma worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wopko Jensma work is $270. The median Wopko Jensma print sells for $575 across 18 lots. The median Wopko Jensma work on paper sells for $889 across 3 lots. The median Wopko Jensma painting sells for $331 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Wopko Jensma print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wopko Jensma print is $575.

### What is Wopko Jensma's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wopko Jensma print is $607.

### What is Wopko Jensma's auction record?

Wopko Jensma's auction record is $2,667, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wopko Jensma auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wopko-jensma (updated 2026-11-01).

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.