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

# unknown Hemba (b. 100)

## What is unknown Hemba’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $30,436 |
| Other | 6 | $477 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “unknown Hemba auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/unknown-hemba (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.