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# Wole Lagunju (b. 1966)

Wole Lagunju is a Nigerian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $8,890.

A work by Wole Lagunju sold in 2023 for $8,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wole Lagunju work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wole Lagunju work is $8,890.

The median Wole Lagunju painting sells for $19,459 across 6 lots.

The median Wole Lagunju work on paper sells for $1,588 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $19,459 | $37,451 | 50% | 2023-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,588 | $3,029 | 60% | 2026-06-28 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,890–$29,543 | $19,459 | $37,451 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $37,451 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $29,543 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,029 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,588 |

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 Wole Lagunju worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wole Lagunju work is $8,890. The median Wole Lagunju painting sells for $19,459 across 6 lots. The median Wole Lagunju work on paper sells for $1,588 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Wole Lagunju painting?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wole Lagunju painting is $19,459.

### What is Wole Lagunju's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wole Lagunju painting is $37,451.

### What is Wole Lagunju's auction record?

Wole Lagunju's auction record is $37,451, set in 2021.

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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, “Wole Lagunju auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wole-lagunju (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.