Ousmane Sow (1935–2016)
Ousmane Sow is a Senegalese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $94,825. 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 Ousmane Sow sold in 2024 for $247,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ousmane Sow on OpeningBid →What is a Ousmane Sow work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ousmane Sow work is $94,825.
The median Ousmane Sow sculpture sells for $94,825 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $94,825†‡ | $324,999† | 84.6% | 2024-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $202,783†‡ | $511,803‡ | — | 2024-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $45,641–$102,151‡ | $94,825‡ | $247,575 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $324,999† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $247,575 |
† 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 Ousmane Sow worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ousmane Sow work is $94,825. The median Ousmane Sow sculpture sells for $94,825 across 11 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 Ousmane Sow sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ousmane Sow sculpture is $94,825. 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 Ousmane Sow's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ousmane Sow sculpture is $324,999. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $324,999 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Ousmane Sow's auction record?
Ousmane Sow's auction record is $511,803, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ousmane Sow record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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