Affandi (1907–1990)
What is Affandi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Affandi at 8 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $326,267 including buyer’s premium (middle half $220,495–$380,972, n=7). The auction record is $1,011,203 for and Grandchildren (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | and Grandchildren, 1959 | Oil paint | $1,011,203 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 2 | Borobudur, 1983 | Oil paint | $1,009,479 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | Men with Fighting Roosters, 1959 | Oil paint | $856,157 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Peacock, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $815,705 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | The Fisherman, 1975 | Oil paint | $799,603 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | KA'BAH, 1981 | Oil paint | $781,317 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | At the Cockfight, 1964 | Oil paint | $713,639 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 8 | Roller Coaster, EXPO '70, Osaka, 1907 | Acrylic | $700,810 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Self Portrait, 1975 | Oil paint | $623,968 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Self Portrait with Pipe, 1975 | Oil paint | $549,051 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 100 | $200,453 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 75 | $226,627 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $106,200 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Affandi is an Indonesian artist with 214 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $133,841. 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 Affandi sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $148,640 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Affandi on OpeningBid →What is a Affandi work worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Affandi work is $133,841.
The median Affandi painting sells for $136,419 across 136 lots.
The median Affandi work on paper sells for $6,413 across 5 lots.
The median Affandi print sells for $883 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Affandi paintings typically sell for $95,621–$323,956 (the middle half of 101 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Affandi paintings typically sell for $64,029–$253,998 (the middle half of 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $883† | $1,055† | 66.7% | 2023-09-02 |
| Paintings | 161 | $136,419†‡ | $4.4M | 84.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $6,413† | $11,282 | 83.3% | 2023-09-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 102 | $231,574†‡ | $4.4M | — | 2026-10-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Affandi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $883 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (161 lots) median $136,419, record $4,360,000. A typical Affandi painting sells for around 154× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 102 lots) the median is $231,574.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $64,029–$253,998†‡ | $110,791†‡ | $1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 101 | $95,621–$323,956†‡ | $159,245†‡ | $4.4M |
† 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 | 2014 | $4.4M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11,282 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,048 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,055† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $711† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Affandi worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Affandi work is $133,841. The median Affandi painting sells for $136,419 across 136 lots. The median Affandi work on paper sells for $6,413 across 5 lots. The median Affandi print sells for $883 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Affandi paintings typically sell for $95,621–$323,956 (the middle half of 101 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Affandi paintings typically sell for $64,029–$253,998 (the middle half of 35 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 Affandi painting?
Based on 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Affandi painting is $136,419. 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 Affandi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Affandi painting is $4,360,000.
What is the average price of a large Affandi painting?
Based on 101 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Affandi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $159,245, 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 medium Affandi painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Affandi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $110,791, 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 Affandi's auction record?
Affandi's auction record is $4,360,000, set in 2014.
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