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# Georges Lilanga (1934–2005)

## What is Georges Lilanga’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Man Wears Glasses To See His Relatives' and 'Every Body Eats His Own Food', 1934 | Painting | $9,952 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Gulf War soldiers, 1934 | Carved wood | $4,880 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on cut metal), 1934 | Oil | $4,522 | Bonhams | Mar 2020 |
| 4 | Vijana Wanafanyiwa dawa ili safari yao ifanikiwe, 1934 | Painting | $4,270 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 5 | Sharing a drink; Three figures: orange, yellow and green, 1934 | Watercolor | $2,196 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 6 | Shida Hii Ya Maji Haitaisha Mapa Tuchimbe Kisima Chetu Hapa Kijijini, 1934 | Painting | $2,048 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Were ndiomwiza na maji yangu ('You are my water source'), 1934 | Painting | $1,779 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Mazungumzo Ya Vijana Katika Maisha Ya Kila Siku, 1934 | Acrylic | $1,571 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 9 | Mimi natanguilia ila baadaz mtanikuta pale pale kweyne ule mti mkubna kuliko yote ('I will be the first but you will find me right there in the biggest tree'), 1934 | Painting | $1,335 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | Five untitled artworks, 1934 | Ink | $1,305 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,335 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Georges Lilanga work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.