> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chris-ofili · updated 2026-11-01

# Chris Ofili (b. 1968)

Chris Ofili is a British artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,365.

A work by Chris Ofili sold in 2016 for $197,957, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chris Ofili work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Ofili work is $12,365.

The median Chris Ofili work on paper sells for $16,044 across 12 lots.

The median Chris Ofili print sells for $1,572 across 8 lots.

The median Chris Ofili painting sells for $136,610 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,572 | $2,695 | — | 2020-03-17 |
| Paintings | 5 | $136,610 | $197,957 | — | 2016-05-11 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $16,044 | $95,212 | — | 2014-02-14 |

Chris Ofili's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,572. Paintings (5 lots) median $136,610, record $197,957. A typical Chris Ofili painting sells for around 87× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,237–$2,096 | $1,572 | $2,695 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $12,196–$21,493 | $14,803 | $48,574 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $197,957 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $136,610 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $95,212 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $48,574 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,695 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,487 |

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 Chris Ofili worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Ofili work is $12,365. The median Chris Ofili work on paper sells for $16,044 across 12 lots. The median Chris Ofili print sells for $1,572 across 8 lots. The median Chris Ofili painting sells for $136,610 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Chris Ofili work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Ofili work on paper is $16,044.

### What is Chris Ofili's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Ofili work on paper is $95,212.

### What is the average price of a small Chris Ofili work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chris Ofili work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,803, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Chris Ofili's auction record?

Chris Ofili's auction record is $197,957, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chris Ofili auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chris-ofili (updated 2026-11-01).

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.