Helen Sebidi Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1943

Of the 23 lots by Helen Sebidi (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2025, 16 found a buyer (70%). The median price realised is $1.5kSign up free to see across 16 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.1kSign up free to see–$3.7kSign up free to see. The Traditional Lovers holds the top price on file: $17.2kSign up free to see at Strauss & Co (November 2017). The houses with the most results are Strauss & Co (23).

ZAR 250,096≈ $17,179≈ £13,120≈ €14,738Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Traditional LoversStrauss & Co201723auction results2009–2025years recorded70%sold$1.5kSign up free to seemedian price

Helen Sebidi oil paintings: key figures

Auction results: 23
Sold rate: 70%
Active at auction: 2009–2025
Median price: $1.5kSign up free to see
Record price: $17.2kSign up free to see The Traditional Lovers, Strauss & Co, Nov 2017

Top auction houses: Strauss & Co (23)

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All oil paintings results

Carrying Fruit from the Lands near Pietersburg, NTVL
Oil · Board
37,5 by 53cm excluding frame; 43 by 58,5 by 3,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 18, 2025 · Lot 29
ZAR 54,057≈ $3,136≈ £2,387≈ €2,706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Washer Women
Oil · Board
22 by 15,5cm excluding frame; 29,5 by 24,5 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 12, 2025 · Lot 9
ZAR 11,725≈ $640≈ £486≈ €577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
From the River near Pietersburg
Oil · Board
23 by 15cm excluding frame; 30 by 24,5 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 12, 2025 · Lot 8
ZAR 11,725≈ $640≈ £486≈ €577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Aloes, near Hebron, TVL
Oil · Board
48,5 by 29cm excluding frame; 58,5 by 39 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Feb 10, 2025 · Lot 27
ZAR 21,105≈ $1,146≈ £925≈ €1,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
"Taking them out to Graze" Near Jericho TVL
Oil · Board
29 by 48,5cm excluding frame; 39 by 58,5 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Feb 10, 2025 · Lot 26
ZAR 21,105≈ $1,146≈ £925≈ €1,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Inside the Hut, Near Hammanskraal, N. Tvl.
Oil · Board
37 by 53cm excluding frame; 42,5 by 58 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 28, 2024 · Lot 23
ZAR 70,350≈ $3,838≈ £3,001≈ €3,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Grandmother Bears The Mother's Children
Oil · Canvas
99 by 65cm excluding frame; 123 by 88,5 by 6,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 9, 2022 · Lot 370
ZAR 204,840≈ $11,504≈ £10,058≈ €11,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–250,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Herdboy to the Field (Near Skilpadfontein N.TVL)
Oil · Board
29,5 by 39,5cm excluding frame; 35 by 45 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 3, 2022 · Lot 79
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Stamping Corn
Oil · Board
30,5 by 23cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 22
ZAR 21,105≈ $1,172≈ £1,045≈ €1,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Enjoying African Beer
Oil · Board
31 by 50,5cm excluding frame; 33,5 by 53 by 4,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Jul 25, 2022 · Lot 78
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Mountains Scene, near Middleburg (sic), N Tvl
Oil · Board
31 by 41,5cm, unframed
Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 136
ZAR 23,450≈ $1,459≈ £1,198≈ €1,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Alexandra Scene, near Johannesburg
Oil · Board
50,5 by 31cm, unframed
Strauss & Co · Jun 13, 2022 · Lot 134
ZAR 23,450≈ $1,459≈ £1,198≈ €1,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Village Scene, Near Pietersburg
Oil · Board
14,5 by 19,5cm excluding frame; 40,5 by 43,5 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Mar 14, 2022 · Lot 288
ZAR 11,725≈ $779≈ £596≈ €710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Milking the Cows
Oil · Board
37 by 53cm excluding frame; 42 by 58 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 502
ZAR 58,625≈ $3,622≈ £2,717≈ €3,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Village Scene, Near Pietersburg
Oil · Board
14,5 by 19,5cm excluding frame; 40,5 by 43,5 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Sep 14, 2021 · Lot 65
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Spirit Bird Fleeing from the Modern World
Oil · Canvas
70,5 by 93,5 by 2,5cm, unframed
Strauss & Co · May 18, 2021 · Lot 106
ZAR 170,700≈ $12,212≈ £8,593≈ €9,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Women Discusing at Home (sic)
Oil · Board
19 by 29cm excluding frame; 24 by 34 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 156
ZAR 11,725≈ $823≈ £623≈ €726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Village Scene near Pietersburg N. Tvl
Oil · Board
15 by 20,5cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 12, 2018 · Lot 263
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Lost Human Life
Oil · Canvas
110 by 94cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Feb 17, 2018 · Lot 3
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Traditional Lovers
Oil · Canvas
115,5 by 66,5cm, unframed
Strauss & Co · Nov 13, 2017 · Lot 377
ZAR 250,096≈ $17,179≈ £13,120≈ €14,738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Women Walking in a Field
Oil · Board
28,5 by 48cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 13, 2017 · Lot 212
ZAR 51,156≈ $3,514≈ £2,684≈ €3,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
At Home is Difficult
Oil · Canvas
150 by 108cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Mar 7, 2011 · Lot 315
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
At Home is Difficult
Oil · Canvas
150 by 108cm excluding frame
Strauss & Co · Sep 7, 2009 · Lot 48
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗