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

# Tola Wewe (b. 1959)

Tola Wewe is a Nigerian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $435. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tola Wewe sold in 2026 for $445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tola Wewe work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tola Wewe work is $435.

The median Tola Wewe painting sells for $449 across 12 lots.

The median Tola Wewe work on paper sells for $425 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $449† | $1,571 | 92.3% | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $425† | $425† | — | 2026-02-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $339–$1,028† | $515† | $1,571 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,571 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,195 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $425† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Tola Wewe worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tola Wewe work is $435. The median Tola Wewe painting sells for $449 across 12 lots. The median Tola Wewe work on paper sells for $425 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Tola Wewe painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tola Wewe painting is $449. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tola Wewe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tola Wewe painting is $1,571.

### What is Tola Wewe's auction record?

Tola Wewe's auction record is $1,571, set in 2020.

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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, “Tola Wewe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tola-wewe (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.