> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chokwe · updated 2026-11-03

# Chokwe

## What is Chokwe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Chokwe at 4 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $635–$665, n=6). The auction record is $1,067 for Chokwe (Angola) Style, Two High-Back Chairs Carved with Masks and Figures (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chokwe (Angola) Style, Two High-Back Chairs Carved with Masks and Figures | — | $1,067 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 2 | Bird mask | Carved and painted wood | $635 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Bird mask, 20th century | Mask | $635 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Mask | Carved wood, raffia, cord | $576 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Mask, 20th century | Mask | $125 | Rago Arts | Jul 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figural prestige staff | Carved wood, nails | $665 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Figural prestige staff | Prestige staff | $665 | Wright | Apr 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $635 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chokwe is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $635.

A work by Chokwe sold in 2026 for $1,067, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chokwe work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chokwe work is $635.

The median Chokwe sculpture sells for $620 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $620 | $665 | — | 2026-08-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $665 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $576 |

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 Chokwe worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chokwe work is $635. The median Chokwe sculpture sells for $620 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Chokwe's auction record?

Chokwe's auction record is $1,067, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chokwe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chokwe (updated 2026-11-03).

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.