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# Twins Seven Seven (1944–2011)

## What is Twins Seven Seven’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Twins Seven Seven at 10 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,029 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,029–$4,837, n=6). The auction record is $17,635 for GODDESS (2018, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GODDESS | Acrylic on panel | $17,635 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | SANGO PRIESTS | Acrylic on panel | $10,734 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | Osogbo Deities, 1944 | Watercolour | $6,866 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | A friend in killed or he be saved situation | Mixed media on panel | $5,760 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | The King of Birds, No. I | Mixed media on panel | $5,440 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | The Elephant Tusk Collector, 1944 | Oil | $4,915 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Snake's Skull Conference, 1944 | Painting | $3,600 | Bonhams | May 2008 |
| 8 | An Iron of God in His Shrine | Ink on paper | $3,065 | Roseberys London | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Dream of elephant ---- hunter (Tatoe Pantry), 1944 | Encre et feutre de couleur sur papier Signé "Twins Seven Seven Dec 92" en bas à droit | $3,029 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Dreams of three mouth turkey baby (Tatoe Pantry), 1944 | Encre et feutre de couleur sur papier Titré "Dreams of three mouth turkey baby Tatoe | $3,029 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $5,440 |
| Other | 9 | $1,690 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $875 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,760 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,029 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Twins Seven Seven is a Nigerian artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $700. 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 Twins Seven Seven sold in 2026 for $2,538, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Twins Seven Seven work worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Twins Seven Seven work is $700.

The median Twins Seven Seven painting sells for $650 across 50 lots.

The median Twins Seven Seven work on paper sells for $325 across 17 lots.

The median Twins Seven Seven print sells for $338 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Twins Seven Seven paintings typically sell for $388–$750 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $338† | $1,509 | 88.9% | 2024-03-12 |
| Paintings | 64 | $650† | $17,635 | 78.1% | 2024-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $325† | $4,250† | 73.9% | 2026-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $6,866 | $17,635 | — | 2026-02-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Twins Seven Seven's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $338 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $650, record $17,635. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $6,866.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $188–$362† | $338† | $1,509 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $200–$288† | $250† | $800† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $388–$750† | $550† | $3,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $1,000–$2,300† | $1,600† | $17,635 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $125–$3,029† | $300† | $3,065 |

† 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 | 2018 | $17,635 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $10,734 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,250† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,065 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,509 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $400† |

† 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 Twins Seven Seven worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Twins Seven Seven work is $700. The median Twins Seven Seven painting sells for $650 across 50 lots. The median Twins Seven Seven work on paper sells for $325 across 17 lots. The median Twins Seven Seven print sells for $338 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Twins Seven Seven paintings typically sell for $388–$750 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Twins Seven Seven painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Twins Seven Seven painting is $650. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Twins Seven Seven's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Twins Seven Seven painting is $17,635.

### What is the average price of a Twins Seven Seven work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Twins Seven Seven work on paper is $325. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Twins Seven Seven's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Twins Seven Seven work on paper is $4,250. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,250 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Twins Seven Seven painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Twins Seven Seven painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Twins Seven Seven painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Twins Seven Seven painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Twins Seven Seven's auction record?

Twins Seven Seven's auction record is $17,635, set in 2018.

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

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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.