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Bodys Isek Kingelez (1948–2015)

Bodys Isek Kingelez is a Congolese (general) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $23,280.

A work by Bodys Isek Kingelez sold in 2025 for $32,746, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Bodys Isek Kingelez work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bodys Isek Kingelez work is $23,280.

The median Bodys Isek Kingelez sculpture sells for $20,562 across 6 lots.

The median Bodys Isek Kingelez work on paper sells for $34,569 across 2 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Works on Paper2$34,569$45,752—2019-04-11
Sculpture & Installation6$20,562$75,860—2025-11-01

Price by size

Sculpture & Installation

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)5$15,418–$32,746$25,707$75,860

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Sculpture & Installation2019$75,860
Works on Paper2019$45,752
Sculpture & Installation2025$32,746
Works on Paper2017$23,386

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bodys Isek Kingelez worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bodys Isek Kingelez work is $23,280. The median Bodys Isek Kingelez sculpture sells for $20,562 across 6 lots. The median Bodys Isek Kingelez work on paper sells for $34,569 across 2 lots.

What is Bodys Isek Kingelez's auction record?

Bodys Isek Kingelez's auction record is $75,860, set in 2019.

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