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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $34,569 | $45,752 | — | 2019-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $20,562 | $75,860 | — | 2025-11-01 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $75,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $45,752 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $32,746 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $23,386 |

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.