Bruce Onobrakpeya (b. 1932)
What is Bruce Onobrakpeya’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Bruce Onobrakpeya at 20 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,582 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,224–$3,287, n=19). The auction record is $49,430 for Ekugbe (Unity) (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekugbe (Unity), 1932 | Painting | $49,430 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Environmental regeneration, 1932 | Mixed media | $42,700 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | Negritude, 1932 | Painting | $39,992 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Ibiebe Alphabet, 1999-2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $17,338 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | The Builders, 1978 | Plastocast, painted plaster relief | $15,450 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 6 | Erukperu, 1978 | Wool | $15,345 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Erue Enurhe 87 (Panel of three, style B2), 1932 | — | $8,709 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Return to Farming, 1932 | Terracotta | $7,779 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 9 | Four-fold screen with four Plastocast reliefs, 1932 | Screen | $7,547 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | Sahelian Masquerade, 1932 | Oil | $6,953 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $6,158 |
| Other | 21 | $3,131 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,730 |
| Prints | 27 | $1,483 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,244 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $2,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,045 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Bruce Onobrakpeya is a Nigerian artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bruce Onobrakpeya sold in 2026 for $8,709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bruce Onobrakpeya on OpeningBid →What is a Bruce Onobrakpeya work worth?
Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Onobrakpeya work is $1,500.
The median Bruce Onobrakpeya print sells for $1,100 across 54 lots.
The median Bruce Onobrakpeya painting sells for $6,158 across 9 lots.
The median Bruce Onobrakpeya sculpture sells for $3,131 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce Onobrakpeya prints typically sell for $700–$2,295 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Bruce Onobrakpeya prints typically sell for $400–$1,440 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 64 | $1,100†‡ | $6,710 | 84.4% | 2026-07-19 |
| Paintings | 12 | $6,158 | $49,430 | 75% | 2023-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,462 | $1,878 | — | 2026-06-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $3,131† | $15,345 | 77.8% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $39,992 | $49,430 | — | 2022-10-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bruce Onobrakpeya's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (64 lots) median $1,100 with 84.4% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $6,158, record $49,430. A typical Bruce Onobrakpeya painting sells for around 5.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $39,992.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $400–$1,440†‡ | $900†‡ | $3,419 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $700–$2,295†‡ | $1,482†‡ | $6,710 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,443–$3,271† | $2,316† | $3,943 |
† 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 | 2019 | $49,430 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $39,992 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $15,345 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $6,710 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,523 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,943 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,878 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,045 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bruce Onobrakpeya worth?
Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Onobrakpeya work is $1,500. The median Bruce Onobrakpeya print sells for $1,100 across 54 lots. The median Bruce Onobrakpeya painting sells for $6,158 across 9 lots. The median Bruce Onobrakpeya sculpture sells for $3,131 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce Onobrakpeya prints typically sell for $700–$2,295 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bruce Onobrakpeya prints typically sell for $400–$1,440 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bruce Onobrakpeya print?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Onobrakpeya print is $1,100. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bruce Onobrakpeya's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Onobrakpeya print is $6,710.
What is the average price of a Bruce Onobrakpeya painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Onobrakpeya painting is $6,158.
What is Bruce Onobrakpeya's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Onobrakpeya painting is $49,430.
What is the average price of a medium Bruce Onobrakpeya print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruce Onobrakpeya print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Bruce Onobrakpeya print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bruce Onobrakpeya print (small (under 50 cm)) is $900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bruce Onobrakpeya's auction record?
Bruce Onobrakpeya's auction record is $49,430, set in 2019.
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