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45auction results2009–2026years recorded100%sold (45)$508Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. African, Beaded safari chairs, pair, beaded upholstery, woodBeaded safari chairs, pairLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $3,810≈ £2,851≈ €3,279Sign up to see
  2. African, Totems, set of two, carved and painted wood, enameled steelTotems, set of twoWright · $3,250≈ £2,393≈ €2,816Sign up to see
  3. African, Fante Asafo frankaa (flag), cotton appliqué mounted to linenFante Asafo frankaa (flag)Rago Auctions · $2,860≈ £2,081≈ €2,416Sign up to see

African’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 45 auction results for African between 2009 and 2026, of which 45 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $64Sign up free to see to $3.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $3.8kSign up free to see for Beaded safari chairs, pair at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in March 2026. The most common medium is sculpture (37 lots). Most results come from Wright (29), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (11) and Toomey & Co. (3).

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  1. African, Collection of four baskets, reed, cane
    Collection of four baskets
    reed, cane
    22 h x 13 dia in (56 x 33 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 213
    $384≈ £284≈ €333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗
  2. African, Collection of objects, carved wood, raffia, cloth, beads, iron, cord, paint, hair
    Collection of objects
    Sculpture · Panel
    14½ h x 6 w x 8 d in (37 x 15 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 307
    $320≈ £237≈ €277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  3. African, Masks, set of two, carved wood
    Masks, set of two
    Sculpture · Panel
    10½ h x 6 w x 4 d in (27 x 15 x 10 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 335
    $64≈ £47≈ €55Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗
  4. African, Beaded safari chairs, pair, beaded upholstery, wood
    Beaded safari chairs, pair
    beaded upholstery, wood · Panel
    33 h x 27 w x 31 d in (84 x 69 x 79 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 349
    $3,810≈ £2,851≈ €3,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. African, Currency bracelets and torque, bronze, metal
    Currency bracelets and torque
    Sculpture
    7⅝ h x 8⅝ w x ¾ d in (19 x 22 x 2 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 112
    $127≈ £95≈ €109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. African, Collection of three objects, carved wood
    Collection of three objects
    Sculpture · Panel
    7½ h x 5 w x 5 d in (19 x 13 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 123
    $264≈ £198≈ €226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  7. African, Collection of four headrests, carved wood, fabric
    Collection of four headrests
    Sculpture · Panel
    6¾ h x 9 w x 3¼ d in (17 x 23 x 8 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 164
    $318≈ £239≈ €273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  8. African, Figures, set of three, carved wood, beads, cloth, bamboo
    Figures, set of three
    Sculpture · Panel
    11 h x 3½ w x 2½ d in (28 x 9 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 174
    $64≈ £48≈ €55Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  9. African, Collection of four passport masks, carved wood, rope
    Collection of four passport masks
    Sculpture · Panel
    6½ h x 4½ w x 3 d in (17 x 11 x 8 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 177
    $445≈ £334≈ €381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  10. African, Large mask, carved and painted wood
    Large mask
    Sculpture · Panel
    30½ h x 16 w x 12 d in (77 x 41 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 204
    $699≈ £525≈ €599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗

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African: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by African at auction?

$3,810Sign up free to see, for Beaded safari chairs, pair at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (March 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for African?

The median sale price is $508Sign up free to see across 45 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by African have sold at auction?

45 of 45 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell African?

Wright, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Toomey & Co. account for the most recorded results. Wright · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Toomey & Co.