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# 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.

## What is a Zwelethu Mthethwa work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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