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# Zemba Luzamba (b. 1973)

## What is Zemba Luzamba’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Zemba Luzamba at 6 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,886 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,211–$10,616, n=8). The auction record is $34,236 for Social Report (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Report, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $34,236 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 2 | I Scream (ice cream), 2021 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "LUTANDA ZEMBA | $28,743 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | City gents 2, 2017 | Huile sur toile | $14,465 | Artcurial | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Collabo, 2021 | Huile sur toile | $14,210 | Artcurial | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Disco I, 2020 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "LUTANDA ZEMBA | $12,592 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Le Rendez vous, 1973 | Oil paint | $11,850 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Sapologie, 1973 | Oil paint | $11,109 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Pélerins, 2021 | Huile sur toile | $10,799 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 9 | Members only, 1973 | Oil paint | $10,451 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Le marchand d'antiques, 1973 | Acrylique sur toile 129 x 90 cm | $9,086 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $8,204 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $8,530 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zemba Luzamba is a Congolese (general) artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $7,904. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Zemba Luzamba sold in 2026 for $10,451, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zemba Luzamba work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zemba Luzamba work is $7,904.

The median Zemba Luzamba painting sells for $8,204 across 25 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 | 27 | $8,204† | $34,236 | 92.6% | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $6,213–$11,109† | $7,974† | $34,236 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $34,236 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $28,743 |

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 Zemba Luzamba worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zemba Luzamba work is $7,904. The median Zemba Luzamba painting sells for $8,204 across 25 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Zemba Luzamba painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zemba Luzamba painting is $8,204. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zemba Luzamba's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zemba Luzamba painting is $34,236.

### What is Zemba Luzamba's auction record?

Zemba Luzamba's auction record is $34,236, set in 2005.

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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, “Zemba Luzamba auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zemba-luzamba (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.