Bamana
What is Bamana’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Bamana at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $893 including buyer’s premium (middle half $284–$1,430, n=18). The auction record is $149,696 for Statue (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statue, 1935 | Gold | $149,696 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |
| 2 | Superbe statue féminine | Statue | $149,152 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Statue, 2002 | Brass | $111,592 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |
| 4 | Statue | Statue | $92,927 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Masque, 2009 | Tin | $78,931 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |
| 6 | Cimier | Wood, fabric | $64,315 | Sotheby's | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | Masque | — | $47,709 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 8 | Très beau cimier | — | $47,709 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | Cimier | Cimier | $42,384 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Masque, 2002 | Sculpture | $40,826 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $92,927 |
| Other | 34 | $5,417 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,989 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,330 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Bamana is a Bamana artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,898. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bamana sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Bamana record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Bamana on OpeningBid →What is a Bamana work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bamana work is $6,898.
The median Bamana sculpture sells for $4,252 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $4,252 | $149,696 | — | 2026-08-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $149,152 | $149,696 | — | 2016-01-01 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $128–$7,040 | $384 | $149,152 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $149,696 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $149,152 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bamana worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bamana work is $6,898. The median Bamana sculpture sells for $4,252 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bamana's auction record?
Bamana's auction record is $149,696, set in 2016.
See the full Bamana record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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