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# Carla Busuttil (b. 1982)

## What is Carla Busuttil’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Carla Busuttil at 6 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $681 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$762, n=5). The auction record is $1,508 for Don't Tell Marley (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't Tell Marley, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $1,508 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Matchboxes And Necklaces, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $1,294 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | The High Masters, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $1,152 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | The Air is Filled With Children, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $1,048 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled | Acrylic paint | $834 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | The Border Moved, you may not cross; Party Snatcher; Tart Tart, 2011 | Acrylic paint | $762 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Rally Angry, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $681 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (two works), 2011 | Painting | $254 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Boss Boys, 2011 | Painting | $191 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 10 | Reclining female nude, 2007 | Graphite study | $62 | Sworders | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $834 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,100 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carla Busuttil is a South African artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $798.

A work by Carla Busuttil sold in 2026 for $1,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carla Busuttil work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carla Busuttil work is $798.

The median Carla Busuttil painting sells for $834 across 9 lots.

The median Carla Busuttil work on paper sells for $62 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $834 | $1,508 | — | 2026-08-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $62 | $62 | — | 2020-12-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $773–$1,258 | $1,100 | $1,508 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,508 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,294 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $62 |

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 Carla Busuttil worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carla Busuttil work is $798. The median Carla Busuttil painting sells for $834 across 9 lots. The median Carla Busuttil work on paper sells for $62 across 1 lots.

### What is Carla Busuttil's auction record?

Carla Busuttil's auction record is $1,508, set in 2008.

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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, “Carla Busuttil auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carla-busuttil (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.