What is a Caroline van der Merwe sculpture worth?
1932–2012 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 17 priced auction sales, works by Caroline van der Merwe have sold for a median of $1,296Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $426Sign up free to see and $2,815Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $1,368Sign up free to see across 13 sales. In the last five years the median was $746Sign up free to see across 10 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
Caroline van der Merwe prices by medium
- Auction results
- 29
- Sold rate
- 59%
- Active at auction
- 2010–2026
- Median price
- $1.3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $5.7kSign up free to see II Sole, Strauss & Co, Sep 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $556–$3.1kSign up free to see | $1.4kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $135–$226Sign up free to see | $180Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Strauss & Co (28), Pandolfini (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 5 | $426–$936Sign up free to see | $431Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 10 | $309–$1.8kSign up free to see | $1.3kSign up free to see |
Recent Caroline van der Merwe sales
- II Volo, bronze, on a granite base — $1,296Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Sep 21, 2026
- Il Marrone, bronze, on a basalt base — $556Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Sep 30, 2025
- II Sole, marble, on a granite base — $5,742Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Sep 16, 2025
- II Volo, bronze, on a granite base — $1,368Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Jul 10, 2023
- Male Torso, concrete, on a concrete base — $2,815Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Jul 5, 2023
- Danzatore, bronze on a marble base — $431Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Nov 28, 2022
- Wild Flame Torso, bronze on a marble base — $936Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Aug 29, 2022
- Three Torso Studies, three, the first charcoal and ink on paper; the second and third: etching on paper — $187Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Aug 29, 2022
Questions about Caroline van der Merwe prices
What is a Caroline van der Merwe sculpture worth?
Based on 17 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Caroline van der Merwe have sold for a median of $1,296, and half of them sold between $426 and $2,815. For sculptures alone the median is $1,368 (13 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Caroline van der Merwe sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $5,742 for “II Sole” at Strauss & Co in September 2025.
Which Caroline van der Merwe medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $1,368 (13 sales).
How often do Caroline van der Merwe works sell at auction?
59% of the 29 lots recorded between 2010 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Caroline van der Merwe sculpture?
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Caroline van der Merwe have appeared at auction 29 times in ArtSell’s records between 2010 and 2026; 17 sold, a sell-through rate of 59%.
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