Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Iba N Diaye

If you own a work by or after Iba N Diaye, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain an optimal price.

Rating and value of the artist Iba N Diaye

The artist Iba N Diaye leaves behind a unique body of work, composed mainly of contemporary sculptures. Prices for his works are now skyrocketing under auctioneers' hammers. His paintings are highly prized, especially by French buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €600 to €160,720, a very substantial difference, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to N Diaye's works. In 2022, his oil on canvas Juan de Paregas agressé par des chiens  dating from 1982 sold for €160,720, while it was estimated at €57,400 to €80,360 by Sotheby's. Its value is at its highest in recent years.

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Style and technique of artist Iba N Diaye

Iba N Diaye is a painter from the Dakar school who produces modernist works. Only drawings and oils on canvas can be found on the auction market.

Iba N Diaye, major figure of the Dakar School

Iba N Diaye (1928 - 2008) is a modernist artist of the 20th century. He was born in Saint Louis, Senegal, where he attended secondary school. There, he began painting cinema posters.

In 1948, he moved to Paris, where he began studying architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts, while also taking an interest in jazz. The sculptor Zadkine introduced him to traditional African sculpture. He returned to his native country in 1959, just after independence was proclaimed. He took part in the creation of the Senegal School of Fine Arts. He held his first solo exhibition there and taught for 7 years.

At the end of this period, he returned to Paris and painted in his studio at La Ruche, notably the series of 18 canvases on the ritual sacrifice of the sheep. These were exhibited in 1970 at the Sarlat festival and at the Maison de la Culture in Amiens. In 1981, he travelled to New York to exhibit his work. He went on to exhibit in the Netherlands and Senegal, where he inaugurated a solo show in 2000.

He died in Clamart at the age of 80.

Iba N Diaye's imprint on his period

Iba N Diaye contributed to the evolution of the modernist movement and gave visibility to the Dakar school. Today, his work is highly prized at auction, and collectors play a major role in preserving his work, even if some of his works are exhibited in museums.  

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all of Iba N Diaye's works are signed. They may be at the bottom of the painting or work, but if you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of the originality of your property.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by Iba N Diaye or after the artist, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives to sell it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.