Taffy (Matthew) Whippman Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1901–1973

Of the 28 lots by Taffy (Matthew) Whippman (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2015 and 2026, 21 found a buyer (75%). Across 21 sales with a published price, the typical result was $125Sign up free to see to $294Sign up free to see (median $162Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $678Sign up free to see for Blue Shed at Strauss & Co in November 2022. Most results come from Strauss & Co (28).

ZAR 11,725≈ $678≈ £570≈ €660Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumBlue ShedStrauss & Co202228auction results2015–2026years recorded75%sold$162Sign up free to seemedian price

Taffy (Matthew) Whippman oil paintings: key figures

Auction results: 28
Sold rate: 75%
Active at auction: 2015–2026
Median price: $162Sign up free to see
Record price: $678Sign up free to see Blue Shed, Strauss & Co, Nov 2022

Medium	Priced sales	Typical range	Median
Paintings	19	$137–$294Sign up free to see	$248Sign up free to see
Works on Paper	2	$111–$129Sign up free to see	$120Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Strauss & Co (28)

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All oil paintings results

Beached, 1965
Oil · Canvas
54 by 74cm excluding frame; 63,5 by 84 by 4,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Aug 17, 2026 · Lot 125
ZAR 1,562≈ $97≈ £71≈ €83Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,000–2,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Flowers in a Vase, 1953
Oil · Canvas
44 by 33cm excluding frame; 70 by 59,5 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Jul 13, 2026 · Lot 171
ZAR 4,805≈ $294≈ £219≈ €257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,500–3,500View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract Landscape in Umber and Cream, 1965
Oil · Canvas
46 by 64,5cm excluding frame; 61,5 by 80 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Jul 13, 2026 · Lot 170
ZAR 2,643≈ $162≈ £121≈ €141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,500–3,500View at Strauss & Co ↗
Beached, 1965
Oil · Canvas
54 by 74cm excluding frame; 63,5 by 84 by 4,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Apr 20, 2026 · Lot 84
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract in Blue and Pink, 1960
Oil · Canvas
27 by 70cm excluding frame; 35 by 79 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Mar 9, 2026 · Lot 104
ZAR 1,757≈ $105≈ £79≈ €91Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Cityscape
Oil · Canvas
45,5 by 52cm excluding frame; 63,5 by 71 by 4,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 12, 2025 · Lot 169
ZAR 5,277≈ $288≈ £219≈ €259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Beached
Oil · Canvas
54 by 74cm excluding frame; 63,5 by 84 by 4,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Sep 9, 2024 · Lot 158
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract Street Scene
Oil · Board
25 by 35cm excluding frame; 46,5 by 54 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Jun 10, 2024 · Lot 159
ZAR 2,345≈ $125≈ £99≈ €117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Boats in a Harbour
Oil · Canvas
54 by 69,5cm excluding frame; 69 by 85 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 13, 2024 · Lot 77
ZAR 5,863≈ $319≈ £254≈ €296Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract Seascape
Oil · Paper
45 by 64cm excluding frame; 64,5 by 83,5 by 3,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Apr 15, 2024 · Lot 235
ZAR 2,111≈ $111≈ £89≈ €104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,800–2,400View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract Landscape
Oil · Board
27,5 by 41cm excluding frame; 51,5 by 65 by 4,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Apr 15, 2024 · Lot 234
ZAR 2,932≈ $155≈ £124≈ €145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract Composition with Buildings
Oil · Canvas
41,5 by 65cm excluding frame; 57 by 81 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Sep 11, 2023 · Lot 166
ZAR 4,690≈ $248≈ £198≈ €231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Proteas
Oil · Canvas
48 by 38cm excluding frame; 61,5 by 51,5 by 3,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 36
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Abstract Mountain Landscape
Oil · Canvas
46 by 65cm excluding frame; 70 by 89 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 21
ZAR 1,173≈ $61≈ £49≈ €57Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Dock Yard
Oil · Canvas
70 by 55,5cm excluding frame; 98 by 81 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 16
ZAR 5,628≈ $295≈ £236≈ €271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Harbour
Oil · Canvas
60,5 by 75,5cm excluding frame; 81,5 by 97 by 6cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Feb 13, 2023 · Lot 216
ZAR 4,690≈ $261≈ £216≈ €245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Blue Bottles
Oil · Canvas
55 by 70cm excluding frame; 73,5 by 89 by 6,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Feb 13, 2023 · Lot 55
ZAR 10,553≈ $588≈ £486≈ €551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Cove
Oil · Canvas
60,5 by 75,5cm excluding frame; 78,5 by 94 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Feb 13, 2023 · Lot 48
ZAR 10,553≈ $588≈ £486≈ €551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Brecon Landscape
Oil · Paper
39,5 by 52,5cm excluding frame; 62 by 75 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 22, 2022 · Lot 145
ZAR 2,228≈ $129≈ £108≈ €125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,800–2,400View at Strauss & Co ↗
Distant Sandflats
Oil · Board
47 by 60,5cm excluding frame; 62,5 by 76 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 22, 2022 · Lot 122
ZAR 1,759≈ $102≈ £86≈ €99Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Flowerpiece
Oil · Board
40,5 by 31,5cm excluding frame; 58,5 by 49,5 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 22, 2022 · Lot 45
ZAR 2,580≈ $149≈ £125≈ €145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Green Mill
Oil · Canvas
33 by 25cm excluding frame; 61 by 50,5 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 22, 2022 · Lot 17
ZAR 2,580≈ $149≈ £125≈ €145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–3,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Blue Shed
Oil · Board
23,5 by 18cm excluding frame; 49,5 by 39 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Nov 22, 2022 · Lot 16
ZAR 11,725≈ $678≈ £570≈ €660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 1,800–2,400View at Strauss & Co ↗
Garden Doorway
Oil · Board
40 by 38cm excluding frame; 52 by 50 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Oct 22, 2018 · Lot 301
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 800–1,200View at Strauss & Co ↗
Harbour
Oil · Canvas
45 by 60cm excluding frame; 62,5 by 77,5 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Oct 22, 2018 · Lot 292
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Garden Doorway
Oil · Board
40 by 38cm excluding frame; 52 by 50 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Apr 20, 2015 · Lot 338
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Green Fuse
Oil · Paper
24 by 19,5cm excluding frame; 50 by 41 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Apr 20, 2015 · Lot 116
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
The Red Roof
Oil · Canvas
24,5 by 32,5cm excluding frame; 51 by 60 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Apr 20, 2015 · Lot 114
ZAR 3,513≈ $290≈ £195≈ €271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗