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# Wakaba Mutheki (b. 1973)

## What is Wakaba Mutheki’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Wakaba Mutheki at 2 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $325 including buyer’s premium (middle half $237–$394, n=26). The auction record is $1,508 for Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Portrait of a Man (2024, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Portrait of a Man | Oil on canvas | $1,508 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Woman with Headdress | Oil on canvas | $823 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Portrait of a Woman | Oil on canvas | $715 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Wild Flowers | Oil on canvas | $715 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 5 | Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Portrait of a Woman with Headdress | Oil on patterned fabric | $578 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Pianist | Oil and charcoal on board | $514 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Extensive Landscape | Oil on canvas | $487 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Portrait of a Woman | Oil on canvas | $486 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Wakaba Mutheki (Kenya, 1973 - ), Portrait of a Woman in Profile | Oil on canvas | $455 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Large spin, 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $448 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $315 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $302 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $378 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wakaba Mutheki is a Kenyan artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $185. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Wakaba Mutheki sold in 2026 for $360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wakaba Mutheki work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wakaba Mutheki work is $185.

The median Wakaba Mutheki painting sells for $345 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $345 | $448 | — | 2024-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $815† | $1,508 | — | 2025-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $448 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $345 |

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 Wakaba Mutheki worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wakaba Mutheki work is $185. The median Wakaba Mutheki painting sells for $345 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wakaba Mutheki's auction record?

Wakaba Mutheki's auction record is $578, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wakaba Mutheki auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wakaba-mutheki (updated 2026-11-03).

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.