Soly Cissé (b. 1969)
What is Soly Cissé’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Soly Cissé at 9 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,772 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,481–$4,165, n=11). The auction record is $30,499 for Composition (2023, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, 2018 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "SOLY | $30,499 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas), 2016 | Mixed media on canvas | $24,873 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas), 2016 | Mixed media on canvas | $24,873 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Homage to Monet | Acrylic on canvas | $12,744 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Jaune Tribal, 1969 | Painting | $9,327 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Untitled | Acrylic on canvas | $7,282 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $5,184 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Sans titre, 2017 | Technique mixte sur toile | $4,271 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Essence universelle, 2015 | Signée et datée en bas au centre "Soly | $4,165 | Artcurial | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Métamorphose, 2015 | Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas | $4,165 | Artcurial | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $4,165 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,221 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,772 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Soly Cissé is a Senegalese artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,795. 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 Soly Cissé sold in 2026 for $3,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Soly Cissé on OpeningBid →What is a Soly Cissé work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Soly Cissé work is $2,795.
The median Soly Cissé painting sells for $3,695 across 23 lots.
The median Soly Cissé work on paper sells for $1,424 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $3,695†‡ | $30,499 | 95.8% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,424‡ | $1,481 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $24,873 | $30,499 | — | 2023-12-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $2,202–$4,974†‡ | $3,414†‡ | $12,744 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $30,499 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,744 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,481 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,481 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Soly Cissé worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Soly Cissé work is $2,795. The median Soly Cissé painting sells for $3,695 across 23 lots. The median Soly Cissé work on paper sells for $1,424 across 5 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 Soly Cissé painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Soly Cissé painting is $3,695. 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 Soly Cissé's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Soly Cissé painting is $30,499.
What is the average price of a large Soly Cissé painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Soly Cissé painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,414, 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 Soly Cissé's auction record?
Soly Cissé's auction record is $30,499, set in 2023.
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