Ladi Kwali (1925–1984)
What is Ladi Kwali’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Ladi Kwali at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,391 including buyer’s premium (middle half $892–$2,387, n=11). The auction record is $178,744 for Aeroplane Water Pot (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aeroplane Water Pot, 1962 | Terracotta | $178,744 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Water vessel, 1925 | — | $60,295 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Water pot, circa 1962 | Terracotta | $40,856 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Large Water Jar with incised 'Lizard' design, 1960 | Stoneware | $34,001 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Water Vessel, 1925 | Glazed stoneware | $26,788 | Bonhams | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Pot, 1925 | Stoneware | $17,383 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | A large Abuja stoneware water Pot, 1925 | Stoneware | $10,992 | Bonhams | Nov 2009 |
| 8 | Large Dish, 1925 | Glazed stoneware | $8,667 | Bonhams | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Narrow necked pot, 1925 | Glazed stoneware | $7,484 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Bowl, 1925 | Stoneware | $7,301 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | $1,935 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $2,206 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Ladi Kwali is a Nigerian artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,039. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ladi Kwali sold in 2026 for $60,295, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ladi Kwali work is $2,039.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ladi Kwali worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ladi Kwali work is $2,039. 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 Ladi Kwali's auction record?
Ladi Kwali's auction record is $178,744, set in 2021.
See the full Ladi Kwali record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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