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# Ben Enwonwu (1921–1994)

Ben Enwonwu is a Nigerian artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $45,060.

A work by Ben Enwonwu sold in 2026 for $51,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Enwonwu work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Enwonwu work is $45,060.

The median Ben Enwonwu painting sells for $51,069 across 35 lots.

The median Ben Enwonwu work on paper sells for $10,007 across 15 lots.

The median Ben Enwonwu sculpture sells for $114,196 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ben Enwonwu paintings typically sell for $33,319–$119,479 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $51,069 | $419,707 | 89.7% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $10,007 | $111,514 | 78.9% | 2026-06-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $114,196 | $520,139 | 80% | 2023-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $156,261 | $520,139 | — | 2024-09-27 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $21,814–$40,170 | $24,338 | $111,514 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $33,319–$119,479 | $51,069 | $308,992 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,496–$9,252 | $6,748 | $22,530 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $12,002–$48,126 | $13,162 | $111,514 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $520,139 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $419,707 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $308,992 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $156,684 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $111,514 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $100,136 |

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 Ben Enwonwu worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Enwonwu work is $45,060. The median Ben Enwonwu painting sells for $51,069 across 35 lots. The median Ben Enwonwu work on paper sells for $10,007 across 15 lots. The median Ben Enwonwu sculpture sells for $114,196 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ben Enwonwu paintings typically sell for $33,319–$119,479 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Ben Enwonwu painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Enwonwu painting is $51,069.

### What is Ben Enwonwu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Enwonwu painting is $419,707.

### What is the average price of a Ben Enwonwu work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Enwonwu work on paper is $10,007.

### What is Ben Enwonwu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Enwonwu work on paper is $111,514.

### What is the average price of a medium Ben Enwonwu painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Enwonwu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $51,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ben Enwonwu's auction record?

Ben Enwonwu's auction record is $520,139, set in 2021.

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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, “Ben Enwonwu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-enwonwu (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.