François Thango (1936–1981)
François Thango is a Congolese artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,071. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by François Thango sold in 2022 for $7,028, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View François Thango on OpeningBid →What is a François Thango work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Thango work is $1,071.
The median François Thango painting sells for $1,760 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,760‡ | $7,028 | 61.5% | 2022-05-31 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $1,071–$2,139‡ | $1,500‡ | $2,614‡ |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $7,028 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,614‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Thango worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Thango work is $1,071. The median François Thango painting sells for $1,760 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a François Thango painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Thango painting is $1,760. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is François Thango's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Thango painting is $7,028.
What is François Thango's auction record?
François Thango's auction record is $7,028, set in 2022.
See the full François Thango record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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