> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bamana · updated 2026-11-02

# Bamana

## What is Bamana’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $92,927 |
| Other | 34 | $5,417 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bamana auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bamana (updated 2026-11-02).

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.