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# Bambo Sibiya (b. 1986)

## What is Bambo Sibiya’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Bambo Sibiya at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,471 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,720–$4,346, n=12). The auction record is $13,437 for Untitled (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1986 | Technique mixte sur carton Signé et daté en bas vers la droite 198 x 151,5 cm (chaque) 198 x 30 | $13,437 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Summer Day | Oil on canvas | $13,003 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Three Men Seated, 1985 | Charcoal | $12,606 | Bonhams | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Sans titre (Triptyque), 2019 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "BSibiya | $9,838 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1986 | Acrylic paint | $8,958 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Contemplating, 2019 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "BSibiya | $8,945 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | The Gathering of Swenkas, 2017 | Acrylic and charcoal on canvas | $8,775 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2020 | Acrylique, fusain et ashrad sur toile | $8,548 | Artcurial | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Portrait of a girl with yellow flower, 1985 | Mixed media | $8,194 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Africa Your Time is Now, 2021 | Mixed media on canvas | $7,647 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $6,333 |
| Paintings | 21 | $4,664 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,002 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $4,780 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bambo Sibiya is a South African artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,667.

A work by Bambo Sibiya sold in 2026 for $8,958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Bambo Sibiya work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Bambo Sibiya work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bambo Sibiya work is $5,667.

The median Bambo Sibiya painting sells for $7,221 across 10 lots.

The median Bambo Sibiya work on paper sells for $5,938 across 9 lots.

The median Bambo Sibiya print sells for $4,152 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $4,152 | $4,280 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Paintings | 13 | $7,221 | $13,003 | 76.9% | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $5,938 | $12,606 | 90% | 2024-09-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,003 | $13,437 | — | 2026-07-02 |

Bambo Sibiya's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $4,152. Paintings (13 lots) median $7,221, record $13,003. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $13,003.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,515–$8,866 | $5,667 | $13,003 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,053–$7,416 | $4,461 | $12,606 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,003 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $12,606 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,958 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,548 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,024 |

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 Bambo Sibiya worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bambo Sibiya work is $5,667. The median Bambo Sibiya painting sells for $7,221 across 10 lots. The median Bambo Sibiya work on paper sells for $5,938 across 9 lots. The median Bambo Sibiya print sells for $4,152 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bambo Sibiya painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bambo Sibiya painting is $7,221.

### What is Bambo Sibiya's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bambo Sibiya painting is $13,003.

### What is Bambo Sibiya's auction record?

Bambo Sibiya's auction record is $13,437, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bambo Sibiya auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bambo-sibiya (updated 2026-11-03).

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.