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

# Unrecorded artist

## What is Unrecorded artist’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Unrecorded artist at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $135–$187, n=8). The auction record is $699 for Carved Wooden Staff, five (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carved Wooden Staff, five, 20th century | Carved wood and coiled wire | $699 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Ndebele woman's marriage apron, circa 1970s | Hide, beads, thread | $217 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Ukhamba (Traditional isiZulu Vessel) with incised wave design, 20th century | Burnished and fired ceramic | $177 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Two pairs of isiZulu 'iziqhaza' earplugs with geometric 'amashaza' designs, 1950s | Wood, vinyl floor tile, gramophone needles | $159 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Ukhamba (Traditional isiZulu Vessel) with incised geometric design, 20th century | Burnished and fired ceramic | $141 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Two pairs of isiZulu 'iziqhaza' earplugs with geometric mosaic designs | Wood, vinyl floor tile, gramophone needles | $138 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Ukhamba (Traditional isiZulu Vessel) with incised lettering, 20th century | Burnished and fired ceramic | $127 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Botswana coiled basket, 20th century | Woven ilala palm | $96 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $159 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Unrecorded artist is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $150.

A work by Unrecorded artist sold in 2026 for $217, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Unrecorded artist work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Unrecorded artist work is $150.

The median Unrecorded artist sculpture sells for $699 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $699 | $699 | — | 2026-03-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $699 |

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 Unrecorded artist worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Unrecorded artist work is $150. The median Unrecorded artist sculpture sells for $699 across 1 lots.

### What is Unrecorded artist's auction record?

Unrecorded artist's auction record is $699, set in 2026.

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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, “Unrecorded artist auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/unrecorded-artist (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.