Kolade Oshinowo (b. 1948)
What is Kolade Oshinowo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Kolade Oshinowo at 4 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,239 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,293–$8,092, n=8). The auction record is $12,744 for Offering (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offering, 2009 | Oil and sand on canvas | $12,744 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on board), 1948 | Painting | $8,548 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on board), 1948 | Painting | $8,252 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Masquerade, 1948 | Oil on board | $8,039 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Awon Oba ati Ijoye Alaye (The Kings and the Chiefs of the World), 1988 | Oil on board Dimensions | $7,118 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Our Future, 1948 | Painting | $7,009 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 7 | Sunset, 1981 | Oil paint | $6,427 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Market traders, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $5,360 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Village at dawn, 1948 | Oil on board | $5,360 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Five women, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $5,092 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $5,226 |
| Other | 5 | $4,664 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $5,226 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Kolade Oshinowo is a Nigerian artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $4,664. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kolade Oshinowo sold in 2026 for $5,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Kolade Oshinowo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kolade Oshinowo work is $4,664.
The median Kolade Oshinowo painting sells for $5,226 across 18 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 | 19 | $5,226† | $12,744 | 94.7% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,255–$7,348† | $5,360† | $12,744 |
† 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 | 2022 | $12,744 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,548 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kolade Oshinowo worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kolade Oshinowo work is $4,664. The median Kolade Oshinowo painting sells for $5,226 across 18 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Kolade Oshinowo painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kolade Oshinowo painting is $5,226. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kolade Oshinowo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kolade Oshinowo painting is $12,744.
What is the average price of a medium Kolade Oshinowo painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kolade Oshinowo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kolade Oshinowo's auction record?
Kolade Oshinowo's auction record is $12,744, set in 2022.
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