Luba
What is Luba’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Luba at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $454–$3,776, n=6). The auction record is $7,071,888 for Siège à cariatide (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siège à cariatide | Caryatid chair | $7,071,888 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Statue, 1956 | Lin | $452,355 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |
| 3 | Sceptre | Wood and Copper | $283,341 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 4 | Canne | — | $97,977 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 5 | Fetish figure | Carved wood with patina and fetish material | $86,450 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Canne de dignitaire | Cane | $46,809 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Lance royale | Sculpture | $37,142 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 8 | Amulette | Amulet | $16,348 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Tambour royal | — | $6,953 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 10 | Pilon de divination | Pilon de divination | $4,302 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $5,627 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,302 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Luba is an artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $11,650.
A work by Luba sold in 2026 for $86,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Luba on OpeningBid →What is a Luba work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luba work is $11,650.
The median Luba sculpture sells for $160,241 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $160,241 | $452,355 | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $452,355 | $7.1M | — | 2016-01-01 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $452,355 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $283,341 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Luba worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luba work is $11,650. The median Luba sculpture sells for $160,241 across 4 lots.
What is Luba's auction record?
Luba's auction record is $7,071,888, set in 2010.
See the full Luba record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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