Malick Sidibé (1936–2016)
What is Malick Sidibé’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 209 auction results for Malick Sidibé at 20 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,418 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,361–$4,987, n=50). The auction record is $87,500 for Installation of 38 exuberant photographs highlighting graphic elements of West African culture, including thoughtful studio portraits, dynamic group shots, and lively scenes of everyday life; 19 of the frames with locally informed reverse-painted motifs. (2019, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Installation of 38 exuberant photographs highlighting graphic elements of West African culture, including thoughtful studio portraits, dynamic group shots, and lively scenes of everyday life; 19 of the frames with locally informed reverse-painted motifs., 1964-2001 | Photographs | $87,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2019 |
| 2 | Un yé-yé en position, 1963 | Signé | $52,695 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Les Amis des Espagnols, 2013 | Silver printed | $48,930 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Nuit de Noël (Happy Club), 2013 | Cartes-de-visite | $47,880 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Nuit de Noël (Happy-Club), 1963 | Gelatin silver print | $40,320 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | NUIT DE NOËL (HAPPY CLUB), 2013 | Cartes-de-visite | $40,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Nuit de Noël (Happy-club), 1963 | Signé | $39,351 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Nuit de Nöel (Happy-Club), 1963 | Gelatin silver print, printed 2001 | $39,151 | Phillips | May 2021 |
| 9 | Nuit de Noël (Happy-Club), 1963 | Tirage argentique (2014) | $28,483 | Artcurial | Dec 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuit de Noël (Happy-Club), 1963 | Gelatin silver print, mounted | $41,931 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 168 | $3,765 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,750 |
| Other | 10 | $3,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $5,586 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 129 | $3,066 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 209 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Malick Sidibé is a Malian artist with 251 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,483. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Malick Sidibé sold in 2026 for $13,522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malick Sidibé work is $3,483.
The median Malick Sidibé photograph sells for $3,703 across 182 lots.
The median Malick Sidibé print sells for $2,811 across 19 lots.
The median Malick Sidibé work on paper sells for $3,860 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Malick Sidibé photographs typically sell for $1,984–$5,845 (the middle half of 120 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Malick Sidibé photographs typically sell for $3,418–$9,328 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).
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.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $2,811 | $48,930 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,860 | $3,970 | — | 2015-06-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $20,272 | $20,272 | — | 2018-05-17 |
| Photography | 196 | $3,703†‡ | $87,500 | 92.9% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $41,126 | $87,500 | — | 2026-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,463–$3,321 | $2,548 | $8,255 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 120 | $1,984–$5,845†‡ | $2,993†‡ | $47,880 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $3,418–$9,328‡ | $5,036‡ | $87,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $87,500 |
| Photography | 2021 | $52,695 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $48,930 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $20,272 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Malick Sidibé worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malick Sidibé work is $3,483. The median Malick Sidibé photograph sells for $3,703 across 182 lots. The median Malick Sidibé print sells for $2,811 across 19 lots. The median Malick Sidibé work on paper sells for $3,860 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Malick Sidibé photographs typically sell for $1,984–$5,845 (the middle half of 120 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Malick Sidibé photographs typically sell for $3,418–$9,328 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). 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 the average price of a Malick Sidibé photograph?
Based on 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malick Sidibé photograph is $3,703. 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 Malick Sidibé's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Malick Sidibé photograph is $87,500.
What is the average price of a Malick Sidibé print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malick Sidibé print is $2,811.
What is Malick Sidibé's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Malick Sidibé print is $48,930.
What is the average price of a small Malick Sidibé photograph?
Based on 120 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Malick Sidibé photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,993, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Malick Sidibé photograph?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Malick Sidibé photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,036, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Malick Sidibé's auction record?
Malick Sidibé's auction record is $87,500, set in 2019.
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