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# Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" (1942–1991)

## What is Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni"’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,699 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,497–$6,969, n=5). The auction record is $9,379 for The Saxophonist (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Saxophonist, 1942 | Watercolour and pencil on wove paper | $9,379 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Horse trading, 1942 | Pastel on paper | $6,969 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Music Band, 1942 | Ink pen on paper | $6,699 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | The Onanist, 1942 | Ink | $6,497 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Men with barrels, 1942 | Pastel on paper | $4,020 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $6,699 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" is a South African artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $6,699.

A work by Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" sold in 2026 for $6,969, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" work is $6,699.

The median Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" work on paper sells for $6,969 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $6,969 | $12,196 | 71.4% | 2026-10-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $12,196 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,711 |

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 Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" work is $6,699. The median Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni" work on paper sells for $6,969 across 5 lots.

### What is Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni"'s auction record?

Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile Feni"'s auction record is $9,379, set in 2026.

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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.