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

# Ernesto Shikhani (1934–2010)

## What is Ernesto Shikhani’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Ernesto Shikhani at 5 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,925 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,090–$8,147, n=5). The auction record is $20,737 for Untitled (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1934 | Acrylic paint | $20,737 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1934 | Gouache | $8,147 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Afrika, 1934 | Drawing | $5,925 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Nem com a doutrina dos livres olhos me convenceram (Not even with the doctrine of free eyes have they convinced me), 1934 | Painting | $4,915 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | A Chave De Papa Para Afrika (The Popes Key For Afrika), 1988 | Oil on canvas | $4,556 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 6 | Chora a terra negra, 1934 | Painting | $4,448 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | The Last Supper, 1977, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $3,943 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Lição de artes (A lesson of art), 1934 | Painting | $3,859 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Não é prazer comercializar meu corpo, 1934 | Painting | $3,756 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | O Legado, 1934 | Painting | $3,203 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $3,859 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $2,090 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,138 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernesto Shikhani is a Mozambican artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $2,828.

A work by Ernesto Shikhani sold in 2026 for $20,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernesto Shikhani work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Shikhani work is $2,828.

The median Ernesto Shikhani painting sells for $3,479 across 14 lots.

The median Ernesto Shikhani work on paper sells for $1,686 across 7 lots.

The median Ernesto Shikhani sculpture sells for $1,580 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $3,479 | $20,737 | 63.6% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,686 | $5,925 | — | 2026-06-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,580 | $1,580 | 50% | 2019-10-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,090–$4,448 | $3,203 | $20,737 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $20,737 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,147 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,925 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,249 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,580 |

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 Ernesto Shikhani worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Shikhani work is $2,828. The median Ernesto Shikhani painting sells for $3,479 across 14 lots. The median Ernesto Shikhani work on paper sells for $1,686 across 7 lots. The median Ernesto Shikhani sculpture sells for $1,580 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ernesto Shikhani painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernesto Shikhani painting is $3,479.

### What is Ernesto Shikhani's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernesto Shikhani painting is $20,737.

### What is the average price of a medium Ernesto Shikhani painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernesto Shikhani painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ernesto Shikhani's auction record?

Ernesto Shikhani's auction record is $20,737, set in 2026.

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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, “Ernesto Shikhani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernesto-shikhani (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.