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# Alberto Korda (1928–2001)

## What is Alberto Korda’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 123 auction results for Alberto Korda at 22 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,188 including buyer’s premium (middle half $664–$2,159, n=17). The auction record is $14,205 for Guerrillero Heroico (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guerrillero Heroico, 1998 | Photographer's blind stamp (lower right - in the image, recto) | $14,205 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 2 | Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara), 1928 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,250 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Che, 1960 | Gelatin silver print | $10,441 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2017 |
| 4 | El Quijote de la Farola, 1959 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,785 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 5 | Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara) | Cartes-de-visite | $5,677 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Llegando a Moscú, 1962 | Silbergelatineabzug. Vintageprint | $5,217 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2017 |
| 7 | Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara), 1960 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,680 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara, full frame), 1960 | Silver print | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | Che Guevara, 1960-2000 | Photographie noir & blanc | $4,181 | Tajan | May 2011 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Che Guevara, 1960 | Ink | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 99 | $1,644 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,171 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $1,625 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 123 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alberto Korda is a Cuban artist with 224 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,560. 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 Alberto Korda sold in 2026 for $2,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alberto Korda work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Alberto Korda work worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Korda work is $1,560.

The median Alberto Korda photograph sells for $1,625 across 117 lots.

The median Alberto Korda print sells for $1,398 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Korda photographs typically sell for $1,021–$2,375 (the middle half of 101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,398 | $2,159 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 154 | $1,625†‡ | $14,205 | 76% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $10,324‡ | $14,205 | — | 2017-07-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $1,021–$2,375†‡ | $1,625†‡ | $10,441 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,388–$5,948 | $3,171 | $14,205 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $14,205 |
| Photography | 2015 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,159 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $637 |

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 Alberto Korda worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Korda work is $1,560. The median Alberto Korda photograph sells for $1,625 across 117 lots. The median Alberto Korda print sells for $1,398 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Korda photographs typically sell for $1,021–$2,375 (the middle half of 101 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 Alberto Korda photograph?

Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Korda photograph is $1,625. 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 Alberto Korda's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Korda photograph is $14,205.

### What is the average price of a small Alberto Korda photograph?

Based on 101 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alberto Korda photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,625, 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 Alberto Korda's auction record?

Alberto Korda's auction record is $14,205, 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, “Alberto Korda auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alberto-korda (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.