How Much Does Art Cost in Dakar? Prices on Request

In Dakar, the price of a work of art is most often given on request, rather than posted on a price list online. At Ge'eza, while the price list is not yet published, each canvas's price can be asked for from its page on the gallery site, and the team replies on WhatsApp or by phone with the amount and the relevant details.

Why a price on request rather than posted

Many galleries work this way, and not only in Dakar. A price posted online, with no conversation, leaves little room for questions about technique, condition or context. Asking for the price lets a buyer get a full answer, and lets the gallery explain what the amount reflects.

What generally makes a price vary

Without giving a figure, a few factors are known to play a role in how a price is built, at any art seller:

• The artist, and where their work sits in their own career.
• The size of the piece, a large canvas needing more material and time than a small one.
• The technique, since an oil painting or a mixed-media piece does not involve the same work as a drawing.
• Whether the piece is unique or part of an edition, a one-off work standing apart from a multiple-copy edition.
• Condition and age, a recent piece in perfect condition presenting differently from an older one.

These points help you understand an answer, not guess a figure in advance.

How to ask for a price at Ge'eza

The process is simple. Open the page for the work you are interested in on the gallery page, and ask for its price. You can also write directly on WhatsApp to +221 78 660 07 07, naming the canvas. The team replies with the amount, the details (technique, dimensions, condition) and the certificate of authenticity that will accompany the piece. To understand this document, see the certificate of authenticity.

After you get an answer

Once you know the price, nothing obliges you to decide right away. Take the time to come back and look at the piece again, ask more questions, compare it with other works seen in the gallery. If you decide to buy, payment is by Wave, Orange Money, card or in person, and the work is collected at Point E or shipped outside Dakar on request.