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# Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu (1917–1994)

## What is Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu at 3 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $60,295 including buyer’s premium (middle half $31,290–$87,698, n=27). The auction record is $844,743 for Yoruba Woman in Blue (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoruba Woman in Blue, 1917 | Oil paint | $844,743 | Bonhams | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Portrait of Marianne, 1917 | Portrait | $684,591 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Anyanwu, 1917 | — | $629,748 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Hausa Boy, 1917 | Painting | $409,343 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Anyanwu (1956), 1917 | Bronze | $360,252 | Bonhams | Feb 2017 |
| 6 | Anyanwu, 1917 | Bronze | $330,449 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | My Mama at 80, 1917 | Portrait | $329,185 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Ogolo in Motion, 1917 | Painting | $329,185 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Agbogho Mmuo, 1917 | Painting | $313,573 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Olokun Dancers, 1917 | Painting | $294,019 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $78,711 |
| Sculpture | 29 | $42,851 |
| Other | 18 | $30,414 |
| Works on paper | 40 | $20,046 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $127,799 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $52,443 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $19,017 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu is a Nigerian artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $43,073. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu sold in 2026 for $93,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu work worth?

Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu work is $43,073.

The median Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu painting sells for $77,029 across 49 lots.

The median Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu sculpture sells for $27,936 across 24 lots.

The median Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu work on paper sells for $13,399 across 18 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu paintings typically sell for $17,890–$137,889 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $77,029‡ | $844,743 | 77.8% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $13,399 | $59,098 | 78.3% | 2026-10-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 32 | $27,936 | $330,449 | 75% | 2026-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $221,884 | $844,743 | — | 2026-10-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $19,664–$71,695 | $33,827 | $221,884 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $17,890–$137,889‡ | $73,193‡ | $844,743 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $103,852–$200,498 | $127,799 | $329,185 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $9,705–$20,178 | $13,399 | $29,478 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $7,800–$43,349 | $18,758 | $59,098 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $16,382–$21,456 | $16,518 | $81,605 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $28,700–$70,523 | $46,119 | $330,449 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $844,743 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $409,343 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $330,449 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $246,823 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $59,098 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $56,275 |

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 Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu worth?

Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu work is $43,073. The median Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu painting sells for $77,029 across 49 lots. The median Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu sculpture sells for $27,936 across 24 lots. The median Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu work on paper sells for $13,399 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu paintings typically sell for $17,890–$137,889 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu painting is $77,029. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu painting is $844,743.

### What is the average price of a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu sculpture is $27,936.

### What is Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu sculpture is $330,449.

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu work on paper is $13,399.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu work on paper is $59,098.

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

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $73,193, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,119, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu's auction record?

Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu's auction record is $844,743, set in 2023.

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

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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.