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# Kolade Oshinowo (b. 1948)

## What is Kolade Oshinowo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $5,226 |
| Other | 5 | $4,664 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $5,226 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 $10,453, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kolade Oshinowo work 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 $6,524 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 | $6,524† | $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–$7,401† | $6,795† | $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 | 2026 | $10,453 |

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 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 $6,524 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 $6,524. 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 $6,795, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kolade Oshinowo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kolade-oshinowo (updated 2026-11-03).

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.