Jacob Afolabi (1940–2015)
Jacob Afolabi is a Nigerian artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $572. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jacob Afolabi sold in 2026 for $572, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Afolabi work is $572.
The median Jacob Afolabi print sells for $150 across 3 lots.
The median Jacob Afolabi work on paper sells for $1,016 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $150† | $150† | — | 2017-12-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,016 | $1,174 | — | 2026-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,174 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $858 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $150† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $150† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacob Afolabi worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Afolabi work is $572. The median Jacob Afolabi print sells for $150 across 3 lots. The median Jacob Afolabi work on paper sells for $1,016 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jacob Afolabi's auction record?
Jacob Afolabi's auction record is $1,204, set in 2019.
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