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# Belkis Ayón (1967–1999)

## What is Belkis Ayón’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desobediencia, 1998 | Collograph | $214,200 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | Nuestro Deber, 1994 | Collograph on paper | $107,100 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 3 | Vamos, 1993 | Collograph on paper | $107,100 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 4 | La Sentencia, 1993 | Collograph on paper | $100,800 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (Sikan con chivo), 1993 | Collograph | $88,200 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (Sikan, Nasako and Holy Spirit), 1994 | Collograph | $81,900 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | ¿Arrepentida?, 1993 | Collograph on paper | $75,600 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 8 | Temores Infundados, 1999 | Wove paper | $75,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Sentencia, 1993 | Collograph on paper | $100,800 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | La Sentencia, 1993 | Collograph on paper | $88,200 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 32 | $40,320 |
| Prints | 6 | $6,212 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $27,720 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Belkis Ayón is a Cuban artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $27,500.

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

## What is a Belkis Ayón work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Belkis Ayón work is $27,500.

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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 25 | $9,375 | $100,800 | 80% | 2026-07-30 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $61,980 | $214,200 | — | 2023-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $107,100 | $214,200 | — | 2022-12-14 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $7,562–$35,910 | $15,360 | $100,800 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $214,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $107,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $100,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $88,200 |

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 Belkis Ayón worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Belkis Ayón work is $27,500. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Belkis Ayón auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/belkis-ayon (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.