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# Yinka Shonibare CBE RA

Yinka Shonibare CBE RA is a British-Nigerian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $86,505.

A work by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA sold in 2025 for $111,609, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yinka Shonibare CBE RA work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yinka Shonibare CBE RA work is $86,505.

The median Yinka Shonibare CBE RA sculpture sells for $98,617 across 8 lots.

The median Yinka Shonibare CBE RA print sells for $6,250 across 1 lots.

The median Yinka Shonibare CBE RA photograph sells for $31,250 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $6,250 | $6,250 | 33.3% | 2017-09-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $98,617 | $146,845 | 88.9% | 2025-12-03 |
| Photography | 1 | $31,250 | $31,250 | — | 2020-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $126,683 | $146,845 | — | 2025-12-03 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $87,734–$110,269 | $98,617 | $141,758 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $146,845 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $141,758 |
| Photography | 2020 | $31,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,250 |

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 Yinka Shonibare CBE RA worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yinka Shonibare CBE RA work is $86,505. The median Yinka Shonibare CBE RA sculpture sells for $98,617 across 8 lots. The median Yinka Shonibare CBE RA print sells for $6,250 across 1 lots. The median Yinka Shonibare CBE RA photograph sells for $31,250 across 1 lots.

### What is Yinka Shonibare CBE RA's auction record?

Yinka Shonibare CBE RA's auction record is $146,845, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.