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# Adriana Varejão (b. 1964)

Adriana Varejão is a Brazilian artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $327,600. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adriana Varejão sold in 2026 for $375,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adriana Varejão work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adriana Varejão work is $327,600.

The median Adriana Varejão painting sells for $379,133 across 29 lots.

The median Adriana Varejão photograph sells for $2,862 across 9 lots.

The median Adriana Varejão sculpture sells for $365,000 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,012‡ | $1,012‡ | — | 2015-04-14 |
| Paintings | 30 | $379,133‡ | $1.8M | 96.7% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $9,552‡ | $13,131‡ | — | 2013-07-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $365,000 | $1.2M | — | 2022-10-13 |
| Photography | 9 | $2,862‡ | $11,138‡ | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $451,820‡ | $1.8M | — | 2026-06-26 |

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

Adriana Varejão's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,012. Paintings (30 lots) median $379,133, record $1,773,599. A typical Adriana Varejão painting sells for around 374× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $451,820.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $327,600–$379,133‡ | $368,713‡ | $1.3M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $229,342–$725,013‡ | $516,975‡ | $1.8M |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,539–$3,280‡ | $2,862‡ | $11,138‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.8M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.3M‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $1.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $595,735 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $13,131‡ |
| Photography | 2014 | $11,138‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $5,974‡ |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,413‡ |

‡ 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 Adriana Varejão worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adriana Varejão work is $327,600. The median Adriana Varejão painting sells for $379,133 across 29 lots. The median Adriana Varejão photograph sells for $2,862 across 9 lots. The median Adriana Varejão sculpture sells for $365,000 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Adriana Varejão painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adriana Varejão painting is $379,133. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adriana Varejão's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adriana Varejão painting is $1,773,599.

### What is the average price of a large Adriana Varejão painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Adriana Varejão painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $516,975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adriana Varejão's auction record?

Adriana Varejão's auction record is $1,773,599, set in 2011.

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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, “Adriana Varejão auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adriana-varejao (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.