Zwelethu Mthethwa (b. 1960)
Zwelethu Mthethwa is a South African artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,812.
A work by Zwelethu Mthethwa sold in 2026 for $5,226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zwelethu Mthethwa work is $1,812.
The median Zwelethu Mthethwa photograph sells for $1,625 across 5 lots.
The median Zwelethu Mthethwa work on paper sells for $2,000 across 4 lots.
The median Zwelethu Mthethwa print sells for $406 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $406 | $406 | 66.7% | 2023-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,000 | $2,000 | — | 2023-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,226 | $5,226 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 7 | $1,625 | $15,000 | 71.4% | 2023-12-12 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $15,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,226 |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $406 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zwelethu Mthethwa worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zwelethu Mthethwa work is $1,812. The median Zwelethu Mthethwa photograph sells for $1,625 across 5 lots. The median Zwelethu Mthethwa work on paper sells for $2,000 across 4 lots. The median Zwelethu Mthethwa print sells for $406 across 2 lots.
What is Zwelethu Mthethwa's auction record?
Zwelethu Mthethwa's auction record is $15,000, set in 2010.
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