> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kura-shomali · updated 2026-11-02

# Kura Shomali (b. 1979)

Kura Shomali is a Congolese  artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,567.

A work by Kura Shomali sold in 2026 for $6,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kura Shomali work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kura Shomali work is $1,567.

The median Kura Shomali painting sells for $1,987 across 5 lots.

The median Kura Shomali work on paper sells for $1,574 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,987 | $6,665 | 83.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,574 | $4,390 | — | 2025-12-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,665 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,444 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,390 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,645 |

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 Kura Shomali worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kura Shomali work is $1,567. The median Kura Shomali painting sells for $1,987 across 5 lots. The median Kura Shomali work on paper sells for $1,574 across 4 lots.

### What is Kura Shomali's auction record?

Kura Shomali's auction record is $6,665, set in 2026.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kura Shomali auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kura-shomali (updated 2026-11-02).

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.