unknown Hemba (b. 100)
What is unknown Hemba’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for unknown Hemba at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $254 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$6,400, n=5). The auction record is $208,244 for Très belle statue d'ancêtre (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Très belle statue d'ancêtre | Statue | $208,244 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Statue d'ancêtre, Niembo du Sud | Wood, Fabric | $162,494 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Statue | Statue | $41,649 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Très belle statuette janiforme | Statuette | $19,223 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Statue janiforme | Statue | $18,649 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Male figure, 20th century | Figure | $6,400 | Wright | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Male figure | Carved wood, cloth | $6,400 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Misi gwa so'o (chimpanzee) mask, 20th century | Mask | $693 | Wright | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | Soko mask | Mask | $260 | Wright | Aug 2020 |
| 10 | Misi gwa so'o (Chimpanzee) mask, 20th century | Mask | $254 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $30,436 |
| Other | 6 | $477 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $693 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
unknown Hemba is a Hemba artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,400.
A work by unknown Hemba sold in 2026 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View unknown Hemba on OpeningBid →What is a unknown Hemba work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a unknown Hemba work is $6,400.
The median unknown Hemba sculpture sells for $693 across 7 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $693 | $162,494 | 87.5% | 2026-08-11 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $256–$4,973 | $476 | $18,649 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $162,494 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $18,649 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a unknown Hemba worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a unknown Hemba work is $6,400. The median unknown Hemba sculpture sells for $693 across 7 lots.
What is unknown Hemba's auction record?
unknown Hemba's auction record is $208,244, set in 2007.
See the full unknown Hemba record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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