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# Dominique Zinkpe (b. 1969)

## What is Dominique Zinkpe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Dominique Zinkpe at 8 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,147 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,518–$7,085, n=5). The auction record is $18,177 for Belle d'un Jour (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belle d'un Jour, 1969 | Acrylic | $18,177 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Les Villageois | Mixed media on canvas | $15,804 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | AMOUR ET JALOUSIE | Mixed media on canvas | $14,224 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1969 | Acrylic | $13,242 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Petite princesse, 1969 | Acrylique sur bois 113x31x24 cm Provenance : Acquis à l'occasion du Charity Diner de l’AM | $12,115 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | LES FRÈRES DU SOIR | Acrylic on canvas | $11,411 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | DANSE DE MINUIT | Acrylic paint | $10,815 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | Les Frères du Soir | Acrylic paint | $9,450 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Sans titre (Totem) | Sculpture | $7,085 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Amour en confidence | Acrylic paint | $6,932 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $10,132 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $6,325 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dominique Zinkpe is a Beninese artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $6,198. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Dominique Zinkpe sold in 2026 for $12,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dominique Zinkpe work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dominique Zinkpe work is $6,198.

The median Dominique Zinkpe painting sells for $8,191 across 15 lots.

The median Dominique Zinkpe sculpture sells for $4,921 across 2 lots.

The median Dominique Zinkpe print sells for $2,490 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,490 | $2,490 | — | 2024-12-05 |
| Paintings | 19 | $8,191 | $18,177 | 78.9% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,361 | $2,361 | — | 2021-06-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,921‡ | $7,085 | 66.7% | 2025-12-10 |

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

Dominique Zinkpe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,490. Paintings (19 lots) median $8,191, record $18,177. A typical Dominique Zinkpe painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $5,423–$10,964 | $6,562 | $18,177 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $18,177 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $14,224 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7,085 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $2,758‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,490 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,361 |

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

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 Dominique Zinkpe worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dominique Zinkpe work is $6,198. The median Dominique Zinkpe painting sells for $8,191 across 15 lots. The median Dominique Zinkpe sculpture sells for $4,921 across 2 lots. The median Dominique Zinkpe print sells for $2,490 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Dominique Zinkpe painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dominique Zinkpe painting is $8,191.

### What is Dominique Zinkpe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dominique Zinkpe painting is $18,177.

### What is the average price of a large Dominique Zinkpe painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dominique Zinkpe painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Dominique Zinkpe's auction record?

Dominique Zinkpe's auction record is $18,177, set in 2019.

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