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# Kehinde Wiley (b. 1977)

## What is Kehinde Wiley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 211 auction results for Kehinde Wiley at 18 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,510 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,970–$96,750, n=27). The auction record is $842,069 for Christian Martyr Tarcisius (2024, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Martyr Tarcisius, 2008 | Oil paint | $842,069 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | The Virgin Martyr St. Cecilia, 2009 | Oil and graphite on paper | $649,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Rumors of War, 2019 | Bronze | $403,200 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Portrait of Mickalene Thomas, the Coyote, 2017 | Oil paint | $378,000 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Henri, Duc d'Orléans, 2014 | Oil on linen, in artist's frame | $360,231 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Charles I and Henrietta Maria, 2006 | Oil on canvas, in artist's frame | $352,800 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Sleep, 2022 | Oil paint | $331,910 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Terence Nance, 2011 | Oil paint | $296,700 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Akilah Walker, 2016 | Bronze | $277,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled (from Passing...), 2004 | Acrylic paint | $275,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $105,625 |
| Other | 34 | $45,160 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $21,250 |
| Sculpture | 47 | $16,250 |
| Prints | 14 | $1,436 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 76 | $99,403 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $47,880 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $10,350 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 211 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kehinde Wiley is an American artist with 244 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $25,300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kehinde Wiley sold in 2026 for $48,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Kehinde Wiley works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kehinde Wiley work worth?

Across 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kehinde Wiley work is $25,300.

The median Kehinde Wiley painting sells for $120,650 across 71 lots.

The median Kehinde Wiley sculpture sells for $17,500 across 42 lots.

The median Kehinde Wiley print sells for $3,000 across 40 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Kehinde Wiley paintings typically sell for $81,250–$209,408 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Kehinde Wiley sculptures typically sell for $8,158–$19,100 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 43 | $3,000†‡ | $27,940 | 93% | 2026-08-28 |
| Paintings | 74 | $120,650 | $842,069 | 95.9% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $26,250‡ | $649,200 | 88.2% | 2026-10-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 44 | $17,500†‡ | $403,200 | 95.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Photography | 3 | $15,120 | $47,880 | — | 2024-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 54 | $172,809 | $842,069 | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Kehinde Wiley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $3,000 with 93% sell-through. Paintings (74 lots) median $120,650, record $842,069. A typical Kehinde Wiley painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 54 lots) the median is $172,809.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $525–$6,232†‡ | $1,826†‡ | $20,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $4,064–$16,510 | $6,300 | $27,940 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $33,750–$150,900 | $100,800 | $243,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $81,250–$209,408 | $137,086 | $842,069 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $15,000–$20,000‡ | $18,068‡ | $24,218 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $24,375–$65,365 | $48,000 | $112,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $26,250–$131,744 | $32,500 | $649,200 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $8,158–$19,100†‡ | $13,675†‡ | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $57,812–$119,550 | $92,225 | $177,800 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $842,069 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $649,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $403,200 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $378,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $277,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $275,000 |
| Photography | 2020 | $47,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $27,940 |

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 Kehinde Wiley worth?

Across 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kehinde Wiley work is $25,300. The median Kehinde Wiley painting sells for $120,650 across 71 lots. The median Kehinde Wiley sculpture sells for $17,500 across 42 lots. The median Kehinde Wiley print sells for $3,000 across 40 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Kehinde Wiley paintings typically sell for $81,250–$209,408 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kehinde Wiley sculptures typically sell for $8,158–$19,100 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Kehinde Wiley painting?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kehinde Wiley painting is $120,650.

### What is Kehinde Wiley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kehinde Wiley painting is $842,069.

### What is the average price of a Kehinde Wiley sculpture?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kehinde Wiley sculpture is $17,500. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Kehinde Wiley's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kehinde Wiley sculpture is $403,200.

### What is the average price of a Kehinde Wiley print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kehinde Wiley print is $3,000. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Kehinde Wiley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kehinde Wiley print is $27,940.

### What is the average price of a large Kehinde Wiley painting?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kehinde Wiley painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $137,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Kehinde Wiley sculpture?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kehinde Wiley sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,675, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Kehinde Wiley's auction record?

Kehinde Wiley's auction record is $842,069, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.