> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sepik-river · updated 2026-11-02

# Sepik River

## What is Sepik River’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Sepik River at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $798 including buyer’s premium (middle half $480–$1,312, n=10). The auction record is $4,064 for Crocodile bench (2025, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crocodile bench, 20th century | Bench | $4,064 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Crocodile bench | Carved and painted wood | $4,064 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Ancestor figure | Carved wood, pigments, fiber, shell | $1,408 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Crocodile canoe prow | Carved wood | $1,024 | Wright | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Ancestor spirit mask | Carved and painted wood | $798 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Ancestor spirit mask, 1982 | Mask | $798 | Wright | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Ancestor figure | Carved and painted wood, shells | $576 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Ancestor mask | Carved wood, pigment, feathers, plant fibers | $448 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | Figural trumpet or War-Horn | Carved and painted wood, shells, beads, feathers, raffia, seed pods | $320 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Suspension hook figure | Carved wood | $128 | Wright | Aug 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $798 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $798 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sepik River is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $798.

A work by Sepik River sold in 2026 for $1,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sepik River work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sepik River work is $798.

The median Sepik River sculpture sells for $512 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $512 | $1,408 | — | 2026-08-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,408 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $576 |

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 Sepik River worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sepik River work is $798. The median Sepik River sculpture sells for $512 across 4 lots.

### What is Sepik River's auction record?

Sepik River's auction record is $4,064, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sepik River auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sepik-river (updated 2026-11-02).

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.