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# Zakkie Eloff (1925–2004)

## What is Zakkie Eloff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Zakkie Eloff at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $249 including buyer’s premium (middle half $157–$419, n=21). The auction record is $14,028 for Etosha Landscape (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etosha Landscape | Oil on canvas | $14,028 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 2 | Stapelwolke, Volstruise en Rooibokke | Oil on canvas | $3,826 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 3 | Two Elephants in the Kruger Park | Oil on canvas | $2,855 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Impala Reflections | Oil on canvas | $2,523 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Landscape with Wildebeest and Impala | Oil on canvas | $1,925 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Namib Dunes, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $1,898 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Steenbok | Oil on canvas | $1,890 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Wildebeest and Zebra on a Plain | Oil on canvasboard | $1,765 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | Impalas | Oil on canvas | $1,615 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2009 |
| 10 | Wild Dogs | Oil on canvas | $1,335 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1,615 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $192 |
| Other | 8 | $147 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,615 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $589 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zakkie Eloff is a South African artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $589. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Zakkie Eloff sold in 2025 for $663, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zakkie Eloff work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zakkie Eloff work is $589.

The median Zakkie Eloff painting sells for $1,608 across 35 lots.

The median Zakkie Eloff work on paper sells for $312 across 10 lots.

The median Zakkie Eloff print sells for $279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $279 | $279 | — | 2025-10-21 |
| Paintings | 35 | $1,608† | $14,028 | — | 2025-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $312 | $564 | — | 2025-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,826 | $14,028 | — | 2024-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Zakkie Eloff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $279. Paintings (35 lots) median $1,608, record $14,028. A typical Zakkie Eloff painting sells for around 5.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,826.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $588–$1,167 | $626 | $1,765 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,109–$1,918† | $1,753† | $2,855 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $14,028 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $564 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $312 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $279 |

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 Zakkie Eloff worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zakkie Eloff work is $589. The median Zakkie Eloff painting sells for $1,608 across 35 lots. The median Zakkie Eloff work on paper sells for $312 across 10 lots. The median Zakkie Eloff print sells for $279 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Zakkie Eloff painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zakkie Eloff painting is $1,608. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zakkie Eloff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zakkie Eloff painting is $14,028.

### What is the average price of a medium Zakkie Eloff painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zakkie Eloff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zakkie Eloff's auction record?

Zakkie Eloff's auction record is $14,028, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zakkie Eloff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zakkie-eloff (updated 2026-11-03).

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.