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# Lubaina Himid (b. 1954)

## What is Lubaina Himid’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Lubaina Himid at 8 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,799 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,569–$43,613, n=8). The auction record is $481,756 for The Bird Seller: Are You Listening (2024, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bird Seller: Are You Listening, 2021 | Oil paint | $481,756 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Birdcage, 2019 | Acrylic and graphite on paper | $50,867 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Radio, 2019 | Acrylic and graphite on paper | $44,085 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Free Healthcare or Free Birdsong, 2014 | Acrylic on canvas | $43,456 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Studies for a Monument, 1991 | Acrylic paint | $31,351 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic and graphite on paper), 2010 | Acrylic paint | $16,826 | Sotheby's | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Love Me Hate Me, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $13,200 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Follow the North Star, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $12,101 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled | Signed and dated verso, ink, acrylic and gouache | $5,497 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | The Derivation Is An Illusion (Kanga), 2016 | Acrylic paint | $4,503 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 8 | $1,602 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $4,503 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lubaina Himid is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $5,000.

A work by Lubaina Himid sold in 2026 for $44,085, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lubaina Himid work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lubaina Himid work is $5,000.

The median Lubaina Himid print sells for $1,602 across 8 lots.

The median Lubaina Himid work on paper sells for $13,200 across 7 lots.

The median Lubaina Himid painting sells for $43,456 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,602 | $2,960 | 88.9% | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 3 | $43,456 | $481,756 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $13,200 | $50,867 | 87.5% | 2026-10-15 |

Lubaina Himid's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,602 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $43,456, record $481,756. A typical Lubaina Himid painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,391–$2,057 | $1,602 | $2,960 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,799–$30,456 | $13,200 | $50,867 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $481,756 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $50,867 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $44,085 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $43,456 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,960 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,553 |

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 Lubaina Himid worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lubaina Himid work is $5,000. The median Lubaina Himid print sells for $1,602 across 8 lots. The median Lubaina Himid work on paper sells for $13,200 across 7 lots. The median Lubaina Himid painting sells for $43,456 across 3 lots.

### What is Lubaina Himid's auction record?

Lubaina Himid's auction record is $481,756, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lubaina Himid auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lubaina-himid (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.