> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/omar-ba · updated 2026-11-01

# Omar Ba (b. 1977)

## What is Omar Ba’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Omar Ba at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,273 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,989–$17,987, n=8). The auction record is $95,319 for Untitled (crayon, gouache, indian ink, acrylic on card) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (crayon, gouache, indian ink, acrylic on card), 2011 | Crayon, gouache, indian ink, acrylic on card | $95,319 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Man and Lion walking in the darkness, 2012 | Gouache, encre et crayon sur carton ondulé | $53,411 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 3 | Sans titre (portrait de Nelson Mandela), 1977 | Acrylic paint | $47,751 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Chien de race, 2012 | Gouache, craie et acrylique dorée sur carton | $47,430 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Identity 2, 2017 | Oil, pencil, acrylic and gouache on cardboard laid on polyester foam | $34,047 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Outside, 2019 | Mixed media on cardboard | $32,497 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | Délit de faciès #4, 2013 | Gouache, craie et acrylique dorée sur panneau | $27,459 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | Vent de sable dans les jardins d'Eden, 2012 | Acrylique, gouache, encre dorée et encre de Chine sur carton | $22,916 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 9 | Portrait conforme, 2016 | Oil, acrylic, gouache and pencil on canvas | $22,740 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Sans titre, 2011 | Cardboard | $19,063 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $25,100 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $13,521 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $34,047 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $20,537 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Omar Ba is a Senegalese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $18,698.

A work by Omar Ba sold in 2025 for $47,751, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Omar Ba work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Omar Ba work is $18,698.

The median Omar Ba painting sells for $20,537 across 10 lots.

The median Omar Ba work on paper sells for $22,916 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $20,537 | $95,319 | 90.9% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $22,916 | $53,411 | 83.3% | 2023-03-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $22,740–$47,751 | $27,459 | $95,319 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $95,319 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $53,411 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $47,751 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $47,430 |

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 Omar Ba worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Omar Ba work is $18,698. The median Omar Ba painting sells for $20,537 across 10 lots. The median Omar Ba work on paper sells for $22,916 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Omar Ba painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Omar Ba painting is $20,537.

### What is Omar Ba's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Omar Ba painting is $95,319.

### What is Omar Ba's auction record?

Omar Ba's auction record is $95,319, set in 2021.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Omar Ba auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/omar-ba (updated 2026-11-01).

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.