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

# Emmanuel Taku (b. 1986)

## What is Emmanuel Taku’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Emmanuel Taku at 4 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,743 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,205–$11,364, n=6). The auction record is $1,638,000 for Ripped (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ripped, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $1,638,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Hey There, 2022 | Acrylic paint | $403,200 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | Sisters in Lilac, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $284,142 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Chin Up Girl, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $252,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | The Three Damsels, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $252,000 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 6 | Brothers in Red, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $192,613 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Sisters in Pink, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $189,000 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | A Red Pair, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $144,463 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 9 | Purple Sisters Embrace, 2021 | Painting | $126,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | The Amethyst Pair, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $95,979 | Phillips | Jul 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $37,800 |
| Other | 11 | $18,900 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $26,700 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emmanuel Taku is a Ghanaian artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $26,700.

A work by Emmanuel Taku sold in 2023 for $403,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emmanuel Taku work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmanuel Taku work is $26,700.

The median Emmanuel Taku painting sells for $37,800 across 19 lots.

The median Emmanuel Taku work on paper sells for $24,080 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $37,800 | $1.6M | 90.5% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $24,080 | $28,000 | 75% | 2024-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $252,000 | $1.6M | — | 2023-09-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $12,617–$139,847 | $31,600 | $1.6M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $403,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $28,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $20,160 |

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 Emmanuel Taku worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmanuel Taku work is $26,700. The median Emmanuel Taku painting sells for $37,800 across 19 lots. The median Emmanuel Taku work on paper sells for $24,080 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Emmanuel Taku painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emmanuel Taku painting is $37,800.

### What is Emmanuel Taku's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emmanuel Taku painting is $1,638,000.

### What is the average price of a large Emmanuel Taku painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emmanuel Taku painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $31,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Emmanuel Taku's auction record?

Emmanuel Taku's auction record is $1,638,000, set in 2022.

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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, “Emmanuel Taku auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emmanuel-taku (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.