Ablade Glover (b. 1934)
What is Ablade Glover’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 164 auction results for Ablade Glover at 20 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,214 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,039–$14,227, n=54). The auction record is $103,731 for Bel (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bel, 1934 | Oil paint | $103,731 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | View over a Village, Yellow Roofs, 1989 | Oil paint | $85,002 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Lorry Station, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $31,167 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Market Frenzy, 2018 | Oil paint | $28,920 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Argungu Fishing Festival, 1934 | Painting | $28,057 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1934 | Oil paint | $27,621 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Landing the catch, 1934 | Painting | $25,645 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Pot Sellers, 1934 | Painting | $25,023 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | ABLADE GLOVER | MARKETSCAPE, 2018 | Oil paint | $24,719 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 10 | Lady in Blue, 2015 | Oil paint | $23,896 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $9,893 |
| Paintings | 143 | $9,628 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $11,883 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 82 | $9,268 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 164 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Ablade Glover is a Ghanaian artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $9,363. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ablade Glover sold in 2026 for $10,719, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ablade Glover on OpeningBid →What is a Ablade Glover work worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ablade Glover work is $9,363.
The median Ablade Glover painting sells for $9,397 across 147 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ablade Glover paintings typically sell for $6,295–$11,235 (the middle half of 87 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Ablade Glover paintings typically sell for $8,668–$15,731 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 179 | $9,397†‡ | $103,731 | 82.1% | 2026-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $28,488 | $103,731 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 87 | $6,295–$11,235†‡ | $8,709†‡ | $103,731 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $8,668–$15,731 | $11,883 | $31,167 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $103,731 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $85,002 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ablade Glover worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ablade Glover work is $9,363. The median Ablade Glover painting sells for $9,397 across 147 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ablade Glover paintings typically sell for $6,295–$11,235 (the middle half of 87 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Ablade Glover paintings typically sell for $8,668–$15,731 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ablade Glover painting?
Based on 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ablade Glover painting is $9,397. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ablade Glover's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ablade Glover painting is $103,731.
What is the average price of a medium Ablade Glover painting?
Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ablade Glover painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Ablade Glover painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ablade Glover painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,883, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ablade Glover's auction record?
Ablade Glover's auction record is $103,731, set in 2026.
See the full Ablade Glover record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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