Carlos Botelho (1899–1982)
Carlos Botelho is a Portuguese artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $20,906. 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 Carlos Botelho sold in 2021 for $31,988, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carlos Botelho on OpeningBid →What is a Carlos Botelho work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Botelho work is $20,906.
The median Carlos Botelho painting sells for $23,185 across 7 lots.
The median Carlos Botelho work on paper sells for $983 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $23,185 | $37,981 | 58.3% | 2021-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $983 | $1,737 | 66.7% | 2020-11-16 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $13,567–$28,297 | $23,185 | $37,981 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $37,981 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $31,988 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,737 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $229 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlos Botelho worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Botelho work is $20,906. The median Carlos Botelho painting sells for $23,185 across 7 lots. The median Carlos Botelho work on paper sells for $983 across 2 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 Carlos Botelho painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Botelho painting is $23,185.
What is Carlos Botelho's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Botelho painting is $37,981.
What is Carlos Botelho's auction record?
Carlos Botelho's auction record is $37,981, set in 2021.
See the full Carlos Botelho record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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