Ben Osaghae (1962–2017)
Ben Osaghae is a Nigerian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $6,687. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ben Osaghae sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben Osaghae on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Osaghae work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Osaghae work is $6,687.
The median Ben Osaghae painting sells for $7,000 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $7,000† | $43,528 | 63.6% | 2026-02-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,463–$8,708† | $7,060† | $43,528 |
† 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 | 2023 | $43,528 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,237 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Osaghae worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Osaghae work is $6,687. The median Ben Osaghae painting sells for $7,000 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ben Osaghae painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Osaghae painting is $7,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ben Osaghae's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Osaghae painting is $43,528.
What is Ben Osaghae's auction record?
Ben Osaghae's auction record is $43,528, set in 2023.
See the full Ben Osaghae record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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