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# Souleymane Keita (1947–2014)

## What is Souleymane Keita’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Souleymane Keita at 8 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,726 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,272–$5,925, n=9). The auction record is $22,716 for Untitled (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1947 | Technique mixte sur toile Signé et daté "S | $22,716 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1947 | Technique mixte sur toile Signé et daté "S Keïta 2001" en haut à droite 136x126 cm Provenance : | $9,086 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Les jumeaux, 1971 | Huile sur toile | $8,433 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1947 | Technique mixte (huile, couture et collage de bois et ficelle sur toile) Signé et daté en bas à | $5,925 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Signs and Whirlwinds I, 1991 | Oil and pastel on carboard | $5,199 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Composition, 1973 | Aquarelle | $5,139 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1947 | Aquarelle sur papier Signé et daté "Souley Keïta 72" en haut à gauche 75x51cm Cette oeuvr | $2,726 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Composition, 1973 | Aquarelle et encre sur papier | $2,292 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1947 | Aquarelle sur papier Signé et daté "Souley Keïta 72" en bas à gauche 47x59 cm | $2,272 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Composition | Aquarelle et encre sur papier | $1,903 | Ader | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,726 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,282 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Souleymane Keita is a Senegalese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $2,509. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Souleymane Keita sold in 2026 for $5,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Souleymane Keita work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Souleymane Keita work is $2,509.

The median Souleymane Keita work on paper sells for $1,884 across 5 lots.

The median Souleymane Keita painting sells for $2,509 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,509 | $8,433 | — | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,884‡ | $5,199 | 83.3% | 2026-07-14 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,903–$2,726 | $2,292 | $5,139 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $630–$2,272‡ | $1,884‡ | $5,199 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $8,433 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,199 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,139 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,272 |

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 Souleymane Keita worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Souleymane Keita work is $2,509. The median Souleymane Keita work on paper sells for $1,884 across 5 lots. The median Souleymane Keita painting sells for $2,509 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Souleymane Keita's auction record?

Souleymane Keita's auction record is $22,716, set in 2026.

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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, “Souleymane Keita auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/souleymane-keita (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.