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# Kwame Brathwaite (1938–2023)

Kwame Brathwaite is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $6,538.

A work by Kwame Brathwaite sold in 2025 for $8,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kwame Brathwaite work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwame Brathwaite work is $6,538.

The median Kwame Brathwaite photograph sells for $6,538 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 4 | $6,538 | $10,443 | — | 2025-11-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $10,443 |
| Photography | 2025 | $8,255 |

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 Kwame Brathwaite worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwame Brathwaite work is $6,538. The median Kwame Brathwaite photograph sells for $6,538 across 4 lots.

### What is Kwame Brathwaite's auction record?

Kwame Brathwaite's auction record is $10,443, set in 2024.

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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.