> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ibu · updated 2026-11-01

# IBU (1948–2002)

IBU is an artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $6,128.

A work by IBU sold in 2021 for $7,837, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a IBU work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a IBU work is $6,128.

The median IBU sculpture sells for $6,270 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $6,270 | $12,824 | — | 2021-12-16 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,697–$9,959 | $8,892 | $12,824 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $12,824 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $12,093 |

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 IBU worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a IBU work is $6,128. The median IBU sculpture sells for $6,270 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a IBU sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a IBU sculpture is $6,270.

### What is IBU's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a IBU sculpture is $12,824.

### What is IBU's auction record?

IBU's auction record is $12,824, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “IBU auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ibu (updated 2026-11-01).

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.