Georges Lilanga (1934–2005)
What is Georges Lilanga’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Georges Lilanga at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $748 including buyer’s premium (middle half $731–$839, n=8). The auction record is $9,952 for 'Man Wears Glasses To See His Relatives' and 'Every Body Eats His Own Food' (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,335 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $957 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Georges Lilanga is a Tanzanian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,320. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Georges Lilanga sold in 2021 for $1,779, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Lilanga work is $1,320.
The median Georges Lilanga painting sells for $1,335 across 15 lots.
The median Georges Lilanga sculpture sells for $2,753 across 2 lots.
The median Georges Lilanga work on paper sells for $1,305 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $1,335† | $9,952 | 71.4% | 2025-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,305 | $1,305 | 50% | 2025-07-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,753 | $4,880 | 66.7% | 2025-07-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $757–$1,847† | $1,065† | $4,270 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $9,952 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $4,880 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,522 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,305 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $626 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georges Lilanga worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Lilanga work is $1,320. The median Georges Lilanga painting sells for $1,335 across 15 lots. The median Georges Lilanga sculpture sells for $2,753 across 2 lots. The median Georges Lilanga work on paper sells for $1,305 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Georges Lilanga painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Lilanga painting is $1,335. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Georges Lilanga's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Lilanga painting is $9,952.
What is the average price of a medium Georges Lilanga painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Lilanga painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Georges Lilanga's auction record?
Georges Lilanga's auction record is $9,952, set in 2019.
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