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# Chris Ofili (b. 1968)

## What is Chris Ofili’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 273 auction results for Chris Ofili at 24 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,710 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,905–$21,760, n=41). The auction record is $4,533,637 for The Holy Virgin Mary (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Holy Virgin Mary, 1996 | Painting | $4,533,637 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | Orgena, 1998 | Painting | $2,836,013 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Blossom, 1997 | Painting | $2,835,743 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled Diptych, 1999 | Diptych | $2,322,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 5 | Afromantics, 2000 | Acrylic, oil, leaves, glitter, polyester resin, map pins and elephant dung on linen, with two elephant dung supports | $1,955,288 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled Diptych, 1999 | Diptych | $1,503,557 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Triple Beam Dreamer, 2001 | Linen | $1,395,381 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Through the Grapevine | Acrylic, oil, resin, glitter, paper collage and elephant dung on canvas with two elephant dung supports | $1,253,826 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 9 | Afro Red Web, 2002-2003 | Painting | $1,068,528 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | Dead Monkey--sex, money and drugs, 2000 | Painting | $962,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $224,108 |
| Sculpture | 11 | $38,100 |
| Works on paper | 117 | $17,500 |
| Other | 22 | $13,385 |
| Prints | 62 | $1,752 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $230,554 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 159 | $10,710 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $3,833 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 273 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chris Ofili is a British (modern) artist with 343 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,981. 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 Chris Ofili sold in 2026 for $13,565, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chris Ofili work worth?

Across 271 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Ofili work is $12,981.

The median Chris Ofili work on paper sells for $19,074 across 109 lots.

The median Chris Ofili print sells for $1,742 across 75 lots.

The median Chris Ofili painting sells for $89,778 across 49 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Chris Ofili work on papers typically sell for $10,013–$28,072 (the middle half of 90 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Chris Ofili prints typically sell for $1,346–$3,017 (the middle half of 46 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 | 89 | $1,742†‡ | $36,674 | 84.3% | 2026-09-28 |
| Paintings | 55 | $89,778 | $4.5M | 89.1% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 124 | $19,074‡ | $695,238 | 87.9% | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $161,017 | $1.1M | 77.8% | 2025-10-16 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,722 | $3,024 | — | 2024-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 50 | $221,573‡ | $4.5M | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Chris Ofili's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (89 lots) median $1,742 with 84.3% sell-through. Paintings (55 lots) median $89,778, record $4,533,637. A typical Chris Ofili painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 50 lots) the median is $221,573.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,346–$3,017†‡ | $1,776†‡ | $36,674 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $563–$2,587†‡ | $1,592†‡ | $7,620 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $5,983–$14,490 | $6,663 | $24,988 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $51,624–$94,958 | $76,734 | $163,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $178,070–$1.5M | $509,694 | $4.5M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 90 | $10,013–$28,072‡ | $17,135‡ | $173,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $14,795–$52,502 | $25,000 | $118,965 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $138,500–$193,129 | $179,445 | $695,238 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $161,017–$237,000 | $219,038 | $1.1M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $4.5M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $962,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $695,238 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $195,758 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $36,674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $20,572 |

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 271 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Ofili work is $12,981. The median Chris Ofili work on paper sells for $19,074 across 109 lots. The median Chris Ofili print sells for $1,742 across 75 lots. The median Chris Ofili painting sells for $89,778 across 49 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Chris Ofili work on papers typically sell for $10,013–$28,072 (the middle half of 90 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Chris Ofili prints typically sell for $1,346–$3,017 (the middle half of 46 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 Chris Ofili work on paper?

Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Ofili work on paper is $19,074. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Ofili work on paper is $695,238.

### What is the average price of a Chris Ofili print?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Ofili print is $1,742. 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 Chris Ofili's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Ofili print is $36,674.

### What is the average price of a Chris Ofili painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Ofili painting is $89,778.

### What is Chris Ofili's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Ofili painting is $4,533,637.

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

Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chris Ofili work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,135, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Chris Ofili print?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chris Ofili print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,776, 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 Chris Ofili's auction record?

Chris Ofili's auction record is $4,533,637, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chris Ofili auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chris-ofili (updated 2026-11-02).

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.