Abou Traoré (b. 1960)
What is Abou Traoré’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Abou Traoré at 3 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,110 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,090–$5,736, n=12). The auction record is $7,572 for Siira Kadjan (Le chemin est long) (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siira Kadjan (Le chemin est long), 1960 | Bronze Signé et daté "ABOU 2020" au revers du visage haut | $7,572 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Kalao, 1960 | Bronze | $7,110 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Kêêlé, 1960 | Bronze | $5,925 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1960 | Bronze | $5,674 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Yayenko | Bois | $5,667 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Criko, 1960 | — | $5,300 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Le corps, le coeur, la vie, 1960 | Bronze | $5,184 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Caméléon, 1960 | Bronze | $5,036 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Gazelle, 1960 | Bronze | $4,444 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Soleil, 1960 | Bronze | $4,444 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 14 | $4,740 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $4,444 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Abou Traoré is a Burkina Faso artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $5,036.
A work by Abou Traoré sold in 2026 for $5,674, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abou Traoré work is $5,036.
The median Abou Traoré sculpture sells for $4,740 across 14 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $4,740 | $7,572 | — | 2026-07-02 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,495–$5,351 | $4,444 | $7,110 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,572 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,110 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Abou Traoré worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abou Traoré work is $5,036. The median Abou Traoré sculpture sells for $4,740 across 14 lots.
What is the average price of a Abou Traoré sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abou Traoré sculpture is $4,740.
What is Abou Traoré's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Abou Traoré sculpture is $7,572.
What is the average price of a small Abou Traoré sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Abou Traoré sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Abou Traoré's auction record?
Abou Traoré's auction record is $7,572, set in 2026.
See the full Abou Traoré record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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