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# 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.

## What is a Jacob Afolabi work 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.

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

## 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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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.