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Belkis Ayón (1967–1999)

What is Belkis Ayón’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Belkis Ayón at 5 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,360 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,375–$16,510, n=5). The auction record is $214,200 for Desobediencia (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Desobediencia, 1998Collograph$214,200Christie'sSep 2022
2Nuestro Deber, 1994Collograph on paper$107,100PhillipsMay 2022
3Vamos, 1993Collograph on paper$107,100Christie'sJun 2005
4Untitled (Sikan con chivo), 1993Collograph$88,200Christie'sSep 2022
5Untitled (Sikan, Nasako and Holy Spirit), 1994Collograph$81,900Christie'sSep 2022
6¿Arrepentida?, 1993Collograph on paper$75,600Christie'sJun 2005
7Temores Infundados, 1999Wove paper$75,000Swann Auction GalleriesOct 2021
8Untitled (Sikán with Goat), 1993Print$63,000Christie'sMar 2023
Top auction records: prints & editions
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1La Sentencia, 1993Collograph on paper$100,800Christie'sDec 2022
2La Sentencia, 1993Collograph on paper$88,200Christie'sDec 2022
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Works on paper31$40,000
Prints6$6,212
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Medium (50-120 cm)32$27,610

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures

Belkis Ayón is a Cuban artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $26,250.

A work by Belkis Ayón sold in 2023 for $40,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Belkis Ayón work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Belkis Ayón work is $26,250.

The median Belkis Ayón print sells for $9,375 across 20 lots.

The median Belkis Ayón work on paper sells for $61,980 across 15 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions25$9,375$100,80080%2026-07-30
Works on Paper15$61,980$214,200—2023-09-28
Masterpieces (top of market)4$107,100$214,200—2022-12-14

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)15$7,562–$35,910$15,360$100,800

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)12$37,560–$83,475$61,980$107,100

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2022$214,200
Works on Paper2005$107,100
Prints & Editions2022$100,800
Prints & Editions2022$88,200

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Belkis Ayón worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Belkis Ayón work is $26,250. The median Belkis Ayón print sells for $9,375 across 20 lots. The median Belkis Ayón work on paper sells for $61,980 across 15 lots.

What is the average price of a Belkis Ayón print?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Belkis Ayón print is $9,375.

What is Belkis Ayón's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Belkis Ayón print is $100,800.

What is the average price of a Belkis Ayón work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Belkis Ayón work on paper is $61,980.

What is Belkis Ayón's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Belkis Ayón work on paper is $214,200.

What is the average price of a medium Belkis Ayón print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Belkis Ayón print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is the average price of a medium Belkis Ayón work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Belkis Ayón work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $61,980, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is Belkis Ayón's auction record?

Belkis Ayón's auction record is $214,200, set in 2022.

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