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# Zolile Phetshane (b. 1973)

## What is Zolile Phetshane’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Zolile Phetshane at 2 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $372 including buyer’s premium (middle half $317–$434, n=6). The auction record is $2,687 for Mysteries of Waters (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mysteries of Waters, 2019 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $2,687 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Water and Life Intertwined, 2022 | Mixed media on Fabriano paper | $1,867 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Abstract Composition with Numbers, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $1,612 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Zolile Phetshane (South Africa, 1971 - ), Composition in Reds and Greens, 2011 | Oil on paper | $454 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Zolile Phetshane (South Africa, 1971 - ), Abstract Composition in Black, Orange and Red, 2004 | — | $372 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Zolile Phetshane (South Africa, 1971 - ), Forms on Peach Ground, 2011 | — | $372 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Zolile Phetshane (South Africa, 1971 - ), Abstract Composition with Pink Form, 2010 | Acrylic and pastel on paper | $299 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Zolile Phetshane (South Africa, 1971 - ), Composition in Green with Geometric Form, 2011 | — | $234 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Zolile Phetshane (South Africa, 1971 - ), Uthingo Lenkosazana | — | $213 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2023 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zolile Phetshane is a South African artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,867.

A work by Zolile Phetshane sold in 2024 for $2,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zolile Phetshane work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zolile Phetshane work is $1,867.

The median Zolile Phetshane painting sells for $2,150 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 | 2 | $2,150 | $2,687 | — | 2024-12-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,687 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,612 |

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 Zolile Phetshane worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zolile Phetshane work is $1,867. The median Zolile Phetshane painting sells for $2,150 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zolile Phetshane's auction record?

Zolile Phetshane's auction record is $2,687, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zolile Phetshane auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zolile-phetshane (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.