Ben Enwonwu Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1921–1994

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ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Ben Enwonwu works on paper between 2018 and 2026, and 11 of them sold (92%). The median price realised is $33.1kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales; the middle half sold for $17.4kSign up free to see–$53.8kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $77.9kSign up free to see for Dancer at Bonhams in October 2026. Most results come from Bonhams (8), Giquello et Associés (2) and Heffel Fine Art Auction House (1).

£58,100≈ $77,866≈ €69,312Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumDancerBonhams12auction results2018–2026years recorded92%sold$33.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Ben Enwonwu works on paper prices at a glance

Auction results
12 2018–2026
Price range
$6.1k–$77.9kSign up free to see
Median price
$33.1kSign up free to see 11 sold
Most recent sale
$24.4kSign up free to see Oct 2026, Bonhams
Record sale
$77.9kSign up free to see 2026, Bonhams

Recent sales: Dancers · Portrait of a smiling woman · A study for the sculpture 'Risen Christ'

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Ben Enwonwu works on paper: key figures

Auction results
12
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
2018–2026
Median price
$33.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$77.9kSign up free to see Dancer, Bonhams, Oct 2026

Top auction houses: Bonhams (8), Giquello et Associés (2), Heffel Fine Art Auction House (1)

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  1. Three dancers by Ben Enwonwu, watercolour on paper laid on cardboard, sold Oct 2026
    Three dancers
    Watercolor · Paper
    74.5 x 54cm (29 5/16 x 21 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 42
    £54,260≈ $72,719≈ €64,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Dancer by Ben Enwonwu, gouache on card, sold Oct 2026
    Dancer
    Gouache · Board
    76 x 56cm (29 15/16 x 22 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 41
    £58,100≈ $77,866≈ €69,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Africa Dances by Ben Enwonwu, gouache on paper laid on board, sold Oct 2026
    Africa Dances
    Gouache · Paper
    76.5 x 57.5cm (30 1/8 x 22 5/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 40
    £51,700≈ $69,288≈ €61,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Ibo Dance by Ben Enwonwu, pastel and ink on black paper, sold Oct 2026
    Ibo Dance
    Pastel · Paper
    45 x 24cm (17 11/16 x 9 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    £28,600≈ $38,330≈ €34,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Africa Dances by Ben Enwonwu, watercolour on drawing board, sold Oct 2026
    Africa Dances
    Watercolor · Board
    75 x 26cm (29 1/2 x 10 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 38
    £24,700≈ $33,103≈ €29,467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. A study for the sculpture 'Risen Christ' by Ben Enwonwu, gouache on paper, sold Oct 2026
    A study for the sculpture 'Risen Christ'
    Gouache · Paper
    35 x 31cm (13 3/4 x 12 3/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 34
    £13,000≈ $17,423≈ €15,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Portrait of a smiling woman by Ben Enwonwu, pastel and ink on paper, sold Oct 2026
    Portrait of a smiling woman
    Pastel · Paper
    32 x 24cm (12 5/8 x 9 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    £13,000≈ $17,423≈ €15,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Dancers by Ben Enwonwu, gouache on paper, sold Oct 2026
    Dancers
    Gouache · Paper
    50 x 12.3cm (19 11/16 x 4 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 15
    £18,200≈ $24,392≈ €21,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Yoruba Village by Ben Enwonwu, 1953, gouache on paper, sold Apr 2021
    Yoruba Village, 1953
    Gouache · Paper
    18 x 23 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 415
    CA$7,500≈ $6,104≈ £4,374≈ €5,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$8,000–10,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  10. Water by Ben Enwonwu, 1942, Watercolour, a pair Both signed and dated, offered Oct 2019
    Water, 1942
    Watercolor
    75 x 27cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 601
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  11. La Danse, sans titre by Ben Enwonwu, 1992, Aquarelle sur papier, sold Mar 2018
    La Danse, sans titre, 1992
    Watercolor
    80 x 52 cm
    Giquello et Associés · · Lot 238
    €28,336≈ $34,913≈ £24,791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Giquello et Associés ↗
  12. Shango by Ben Enwonwu, 1964, Aquarelle sur papier, sold Mar 2018
    Shango, 1964
    Watercolor
    56 x 37 cm
    Giquello et Associés · · Lot 237
    €6,440≈ $7,935≈ £5,634Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Giquello et Associés ↗

Questions about Ben Enwonwu works on paper

How much is a Ben Enwonwu works on paper worth?

Ben Enwonwu works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $6,104 and $77,866, with a median of $33,103; half of the 11 priced sales were between $17,423 and $53,809. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Ben Enwonwu works on paper sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $77,866 for “Dancer”, sold at Bonhams in October 2026.

How much do Ben Enwonwu works on paper sell for?

In the last five years the median was $35,716 across 8 sales. Over the whole record (2018–2026) the median is $33,103.

How often do Ben Enwonwu works on paper sell at auction?

92% of the 12 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Ben Enwonwu works on paper sold?

Most of the 12 recorded results come from Bonhams (8), Giquello et Associés (2), Heffel Fine Art Auction House (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Ben Enwonwu works on paper?

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