Njideka Akunyili Crosby (b. 1983)
Njideka Akunyili Crosby is a Nigerian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,207,500.
A work by Njideka Akunyili Crosby sold in 2024 for $1,996,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Njideka Akunyili Crosby work is $1,207,500.
The median Njideka Akunyili Crosby work on paper sells for $1,150,000 across 10 lots.
The median Njideka Akunyili Crosby print sells for $28,160 across 3 lots.
The median Njideka Akunyili Crosby painting sells for $1,391,000 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $28,160 | $50,000 | 75% | 2026-10-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M | — | 2023-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1.1M | $4.7M | — | 2024-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $1.4M | $4.7M | — | 2024-05-13 |
Njideka Akunyili Crosby's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $28,160 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,391,000, record $1,391,000. A typical Njideka Akunyili Crosby painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $1,391,750.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1M–$2.8M | $1.6M | $4.7M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3.1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $28,160 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Njideka Akunyili Crosby worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Njideka Akunyili Crosby work is $1,207,500. The median Njideka Akunyili Crosby work on paper sells for $1,150,000 across 10 lots. The median Njideka Akunyili Crosby print sells for $28,160 across 3 lots. The median Njideka Akunyili Crosby painting sells for $1,391,000 across 1 lots.
What is Njideka Akunyili Crosby's auction record?
Njideka Akunyili Crosby's auction record is $4,740,000, set in 2022.
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