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# Abiodun Olaku (b. 1958)

Abiodun Olaku is a Nigerian artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $7,501. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Abiodun Olaku sold in 2026 for $8,711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Abiodun Olaku work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abiodun Olaku work is $7,501.

The median Abiodun Olaku painting sells for $7,230 across 21 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $7,230† | $43,528 | 80.8% | 2026-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,006–$8,840† | $6,620† | $43,528 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $43,528 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $43,528 |

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 Abiodun Olaku worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abiodun Olaku work is $7,501. The median Abiodun Olaku painting sells for $7,230 across 21 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Abiodun Olaku painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abiodun Olaku painting is $7,230. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Abiodun Olaku's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abiodun Olaku painting is $43,528.

### What is the average price of a medium Abiodun Olaku painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Abiodun Olaku painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Abiodun Olaku's auction record?

Abiodun Olaku's auction record is $43,528, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Abiodun Olaku auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/abiodun-olaku (updated 2026-11-03).

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.