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# Abraham Palatnik (1928–2020)

Abraham Palatnik is a Brazilian artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $12,853. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Abraham Palatnik sold in 2025 for $88,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Abraham Palatnik work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abraham Palatnik work is $12,853.

The median Abraham Palatnik sculpture sells for $630 across 32 lots.

The median Abraham Palatnik painting sells for $69,394 across 19 lots.

The median Abraham Palatnik work on paper sells for $2,145 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Abraham Palatnik sculptures typically sell for $299–$670 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $69,394‡ | $146,508‡ | — | 2022-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,145‡ | $2,145‡ | — | 2008-12-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 37 | $630†‡ | $182,500 | 86.5% | 2026-09-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $126,000‡ | $182,500 | — | 2017-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $24,502–$72,711‡ | $65,692‡ | $106,316‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $75,000–$126,725‡ | $81,250‡ | $146,508‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $299–$670†‡ | $536†‡ | $126,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $30,414–$94,864‡ | $51,334‡ | $125,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $182,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $146,508‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $126,725‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $126,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,145‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Abraham Palatnik worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abraham Palatnik work is $12,853. The median Abraham Palatnik sculpture sells for $630 across 32 lots. The median Abraham Palatnik painting sells for $69,394 across 19 lots. The median Abraham Palatnik work on paper sells for $2,145 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Abraham Palatnik sculptures typically sell for $299–$670 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Abraham Palatnik sculpture?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abraham Palatnik sculpture is $630. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Abraham Palatnik's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abraham Palatnik sculpture is $182,500.

### What is the average price of a Abraham Palatnik painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abraham Palatnik painting is $69,394. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Abraham Palatnik's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abraham Palatnik painting is $146,508. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Abraham Palatnik sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Abraham Palatnik sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Abraham Palatnik painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Abraham Palatnik painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $65,692, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Abraham Palatnik's auction record?

Abraham Palatnik's auction record is $182,500, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Abraham Palatnik auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/abraham-palatnik (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.