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# Barthélémy Toguo (b. 1967)

## What is Barthélémy Toguo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Barthélémy Toguo at 13 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,173 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,712–$20,541, n=12). The auction record is $71,666 for Wild cat's dinner n°7 (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wild cat's dinner n°7, 1967 | Watercolor | $71,666 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | What's your name, 2003 | Watercolor and ink on paper | $47,904 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | RAIN ON PRIVATE GARDEN N°3, 2006 | Watercolor on paper | $44,407 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Homing Pigeon, 2005 | Watercolor | $43,417 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | THE LOVERS IN THE GARDEN, 2004 | Impression réhaussé à l'aquarelle sur papier | $25,630 | Artcurial | Jan 2008 |
| 6 | Homing Pigeon, 2005 | Ink | $23,547 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 7 | Tournesol man, 2004 | Watercolor | $23,105 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | PROCESSING, 1999 | Signé et daté en bas à droite "B | $22,626 | Artcurial | Dec 2009 |
| 9 | The Dancer on the Grass, 2007 | Ink | $19,858 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | Purification XXIX, 1967 | Aquarelle sur papier Signé et daté "B | $19,687 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 18 | $12,362 |
| Other | 23 | $5,927 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $23,105 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $8,399 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,733 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barthélémy Toguo is an African artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,261. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Barthélémy Toguo sold in 2026 for $15,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barthélémy Toguo work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barthélémy Toguo work is $7,261.

The median Barthélémy Toguo work on paper sells for $10,232 across 23 lots.

The median Barthélémy Toguo painting sells for $11,098 across 8 lots.

The median Barthélémy Toguo print sells for $602 across 4 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 | 7 | $602† | $1,093† | 57.1% | 2024-06-20 |
| Paintings | 8 | $11,098 | $71,666 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $10,232† | $47,904 | 92% | 2026-10-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,763 | $7,162 | 66.7% | 2023-10-12 |
| Photography | 3 | $513† | $926 | 66.7% | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $47,904 | $71,666 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Barthélémy Toguo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $602 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $11,098, record $71,666. A typical Barthélémy Toguo painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $47,904.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,746–$9,059 | $4,187 | $9,814 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,793–$18,685† | $12,829† | $19,858 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $71,666 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $47,904 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $44,406 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $43,417 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $7,162 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,364 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,093† |
| Photography | 2025 | $926 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Barthélémy Toguo worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barthélémy Toguo work is $7,261. The median Barthélémy Toguo work on paper sells for $10,232 across 23 lots. The median Barthélémy Toguo painting sells for $11,098 across 8 lots. The median Barthélémy Toguo print sells for $602 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Barthélémy Toguo work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barthélémy Toguo work on paper is $10,232. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Barthélémy Toguo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barthélémy Toguo work on paper is $47,904.

### What is Barthélémy Toguo's auction record?

Barthélémy Toguo's auction record is $71,666, 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, “Barthélémy Toguo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barthelemy-toguo (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.