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# Edward Saidi Tingatinga (1932–1972)

Edward Saidi Tingatinga is a Tanzanian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,282. 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 Edward Saidi Tingatinga sold in 2026 for $7,572, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Edward Saidi Tingatinga work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Edward Saidi Tingatinga work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Saidi Tingatinga work is $4,282.

The median Edward Saidi Tingatinga painting sells for $4,282 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $4,282†‡ | $13,086 | 66.7% | 2026-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,043–$7,004†‡ | $4,282†‡ | $13,086 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,086 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,572 |

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 Edward Saidi Tingatinga worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Saidi Tingatinga work is $4,282. The median Edward Saidi Tingatinga painting sells for $4,282 across 8 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 Edward Saidi Tingatinga painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Saidi Tingatinga painting is $4,282. 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 Edward Saidi Tingatinga's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Saidi Tingatinga painting is $13,086.

### What is Edward Saidi Tingatinga's auction record?

Edward Saidi Tingatinga's auction record is $13,086, set in 2023.

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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.