Uche Okeke (1933–2016)
Uche Okeke is a Nigerian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $15,094. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Uche Okeke sold in 2023 for $24,632, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Uche Okeke on OpeningBid →What is a Uche Okeke work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uche Okeke work is $15,094.
The median Uche Okeke painting sells for $20,927 across 10 lots.
The median Uche Okeke work on paper sells for $12,713 across 8 lots.
The median Uche Okeke print sells for $525 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $525† | $650† | — | 2026-02-03 |
| Paintings | 14 | $20,927 | $185,832 | 71.4% | 2023-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $12,713 | $27,828 | 88.9% | 2024-03-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Uche Okeke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $525. Paintings (14 lots) median $20,927, record $185,832. A typical Uche Okeke painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,332–$17,785 | $12,713 | $27,828 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $185,832 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $109,932 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $27,828 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $23,349 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $650† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Uche Okeke worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uche Okeke work is $15,094. The median Uche Okeke painting sells for $20,927 across 10 lots. The median Uche Okeke work on paper sells for $12,713 across 8 lots. The median Uche Okeke print sells for $525 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Uche Okeke painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Uche Okeke painting is $20,927.
What is Uche Okeke's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Uche Okeke painting is $185,832.
What is Uche Okeke's auction record?
Uche Okeke's auction record is $185,832, set in 2023.
See the full Uche Okeke record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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