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Ladi Kwali

Ladi Kwali

Nigerian · 1925–1984

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13auction results2011–2025years recorded77%sold (10)$2.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ladi Kwali, 'Aeroplane Water Pot', 1962, Stoneware, mottled iron glazes over incised zoomorphic and aeroplane designs within impressed textured bands inlaid with white slip'Aeroplane Water Pot'Phillips · £132,300≈ $178,751≈ €154,655Sign up to see
  2. Ladi Kwali, Water pot, circa 1962, Stoneware, flowing glazes, incised zoomorphic designs inlaid with white slipWater potPhillips · £30,240≈ $40,857≈ €35,350Sign up to see
  3. WATER JUGWhyte's · €3,600≈ $3,922≈ £2,975Sign up to see

Ladi Kwali’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 13 auction results for Ladi Kwali between 2011 and 2025, of which 10 sold (77%). Recorded sale prices range from $214Sign up free to see to $179kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $179kSign up free to see for 'Aeroplane Water Pot' at Phillips in November 2021. The most common medium is sculpture (12 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (5), Whyte's (3) and Phillips (2).

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  1. Ladi Kwali, BOWL, stoneware
    BOWL
    Sculpture
    7.5cm high, 18.5cm diameter (3in high, 7 ¼in diameter)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 122
    £2,772≈ $3,638≈ €3,150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Ladi Kwali, Tankard, Glazed stoneware, tenmoku glaze with streaked iron decoration, the curved handle with a thumbpiece
    Tankard
    Sculpture
    15.5cm high, 11 cm wide, 14 cm deep
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    £384≈ $521≈ €443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Ladi Kwali, Tankard, Glazed stoneware, tenmoku glaze with streaked iron decoration, the curved handle with a thumbpiece
    Tankard
    Sculpture
    15.5cm high, 11 cm wide, 14 cm deep
    Bonhams · · Lot 66
    £435≈ $590≈ €502Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Ladi Kwali, Tankard, stoneware
    Tankard
    Sculpture
    14cm high (5 1/2in high)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 38
    £1,512≈ $1,831≈ €1,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. LARGE JAR WITH HANDLES
    Sculpture
    12¼ x 8 x 8in. (31.12 x 20.32 x 20.32cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 97
    €2,500≈ $2,724≈ £2,066HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
  6. DISH WITH LID
    Sculpture
    6½ x 11¼ x 11¼in. (16.51 x 28.58 x 28.58cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 98
    €2,000≈ $2,179≈ £1,653HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Whyte's ↗
  7. WATER JUG
    Sculpture
    16 x 9 x 9½in. (40.64 x 22.86 x 24.13cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 99
    €3,600≈ $3,922≈ £2,975HammerSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Whyte's ↗
  8. Ladi Kwali, Water pot, circa 1962, Stoneware, flowing glazes, incised zoomorphic designs inlaid with white slip
    Water pot, circa 1962
    Sculpture · Paper
    36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.) high, 36.3 cm (14 1/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    £30,240≈ $40,857≈ €35,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Ladi Kwali, 'Aeroplane Water Pot', 1962, Stoneware, mottled iron glazes over incised zoomorphic and aeroplane designs within impressed textured bands inlaid with white slip
    'Aeroplane Water Pot', 1962
    Sculpture · Paper
    31.6 cm (12 1/2 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    £132,300≈ $178,751≈ €154,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Ladi Kwali, Abuja Pottery stoneware oil bottle
    Abuja Pottery stoneware oil bottle
    Art+Object · · Lot 31
    NZ$263≈ $214≈ £131≈ €147Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗

Ladi Kwali sculpture (12)

Ladi Kwali: quick facts

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

$178,751Sign up free to see, for 'Aeroplane Water Pot' at Phillips (November 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ladi Kwali?

The median sale price is $2.5kSign up free to see across 10 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ladi Kwali have sold at auction?

10 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Ladi Kwali?

Bonhams, Whyte's and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Whyte's · Phillips

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