Selwyn Muru
New Zealand · 1937–2024 · Painter, Sculptor
Selwyn Frederick Muru, also known as Herewini Murupaenga, was a New Zealand artist. Of Māori descent, his life's work included painting, sculpture, journalism, broadcasting,… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Hone HekeArt+Object · NZ$15,315≈ $11,413≈ £8,543≈ €10,104Sign up to see
UntitledArt+Object · NZ$6,006≈ $4,201≈ £3,031≈ €3,584Sign up to see
Untitled – Maori formsArt+Object · NZ$3,517≈ $3,063≈ £1,802≈ €2,249Sign up to see
Selwyn Muru’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
Lots sold
8
of 10 offered · 2014–2026
Sell-through
80%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | 6 | 86% | $3.9kSign up | $2.8kSign up | $11.4kSign up |
| Oil | 6 | 5 | 83% | $4.1kSign up | $2.6kSign up | $11.4kSign up |
| Acrylic | 1 | 1 | 100% | $3.1kSign up | $3.1kSign up | $3.1kSign up |
| Works on paper | 3 | 2 | 67% | $1.1kSign up | $1.1kSign up | $1.9kSign up |
| Watercolor | 1 | 1 | 100% | $1.9kSign up | $1.9kSign up | $1.9kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.