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# Statue Songyé

## What is Statue Songyé’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Statue Songyé at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $61,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $48,464–$69,444, n=5). The auction record is $102,582 for Statue Songyé, République démocratique du Congo (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statue Songyé, République démocratique du Congo | Statue | $102,582 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Statue Songyé, République démocratique du Congo | Statue | $69,444 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Statue Songyé, République démocratique du Congo | Statue | $61,250 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Statue Songyé, République démocratique du Congo | Not specified | $48,464 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled | Encre | $46,481 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO | Statue | $29,567 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Songyé statue, Democratic Republic of the Congo | Statue | $24,791 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | République démocratique du Congo | Statue | $16,501 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $47,473 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $38,024 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Statue Songyé is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $47,473.

A work by Statue Songyé sold in 2026 for $102,582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Statue Songyé work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Statue Songyé work is $47,473.

The median Statue Songyé sculpture sells for $48,464 across 7 lots.

The median Statue Songyé work on paper sells for $46,481 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $46,481 | $46,481 | — | 2023-10-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $48,464 | $102,582 | — | 2026-03-26 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $24,791–$61,250 | $29,567 | $102,582 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $102,582 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $69,444 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $46,481 |

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 Statue Songyé worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Statue Songyé work is $47,473. The median Statue Songyé sculpture sells for $48,464 across 7 lots. The median Statue Songyé work on paper sells for $46,481 across 1 lots.

### What is Statue Songyé's auction record?

Statue Songyé's auction record is $102,582, set in 2026.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Statue Songyé auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/statue-songye (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.