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# Afewerk Tekle (1932–2012)

Afewerk Tekle is an Ethiopian artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $8,861. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Afewerk Tekle sold in 2022 for $18,417, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Afewerk Tekle work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Afewerk Tekle work is $8,861.

The median Afewerk Tekle painting sells for $9,558 across 5 lots.

The median Afewerk Tekle work on paper sells for $10,240 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $9,558 | $15,014 | 38.5% | 2025-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $10,240 | $18,417 | 66.7% | 2025-03-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $18,417 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $15,014 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,389 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,063 |

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 Afewerk Tekle worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Afewerk Tekle work is $8,861. The median Afewerk Tekle painting sells for $9,558 across 5 lots. The median Afewerk Tekle work on paper sells for $10,240 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Afewerk Tekle painting?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Afewerk Tekle painting is $9,558.

### What is Afewerk Tekle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Afewerk Tekle painting is $15,014.

### What is Afewerk Tekle's auction record?

Afewerk Tekle's auction record is $18,417, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Afewerk Tekle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/afewerk-tekle (updated 2026-11-01).

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.