Yinka Shonibare is a British (modern) artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $10,882.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $2,600 | $75,000 | 62.5% | 2024-06-07 |
| Paintings | 5 | $40,441 | $176,400 | 80% | 2024-11-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $46,693 | $98,500 | — | 2025-09-12 |
| Photography | 5 | $25,000 | $27,620 | — | 2022-10-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $157,500 | $296,273 | — | 2024-10-01 |
Yinka Shonibare's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $2,600 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $40,441, record $176,400. A typical Yinka Shonibare painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $157,500.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Painting #20 | 2026-03-11 | Christie's | $2,841 |
| Modern Magic I-V | 2025-11-20 | Bonhams | $1,676 |
| Modern Magic (Pink) | 2025-09-24 | Bonhams | $14,676 |
| Hybrid Mask II (K’peliye’e) | 2025-09-12 | Phillips | $2,048 |
| Globe Head Ballerina | 2025-02-27 | Christie's | $38,000 |
Yinka Shonibare's auction record is $296,273, set on 2021-06-29.