Malik Sidibe (1936–2016)
Malik Sidibe is a Malian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,121. 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 Malik Sidibe sold in 2021 for $4,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Malik Sidibe on OpeningBid →What is a Malik Sidibe work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malik Sidibe work is $2,121.
The median Malik Sidibe photograph sells for $3,474 across 18 lots.
The median Malik Sidibe print sells for $225 across 4 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 | 5 | $225† | $300† | 80% | 2018-09-24 |
| Photography | 37 | $3,474†‡ | $55,000 | 48.6% | 2026-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,993–$5,314†‡ | $2,451†‡ | $55,000 |
† 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 | 2018 | $55,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $6,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $300† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $250† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Malik Sidibe worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malik Sidibe work is $2,121. The median Malik Sidibe photograph sells for $3,474 across 18 lots. The median Malik Sidibe print sells for $225 across 4 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 Malik Sidibe photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malik Sidibe photograph is $3,474. 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 Malik Sidibe's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Malik Sidibe photograph is $55,000.
What is the average price of a small Malik Sidibe photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Malik Sidibe photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,451, 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 Malik Sidibe's auction record?
Malik Sidibe's auction record is $55,000, set in 2018.
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