> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlos-carnero · updated 2026-11-02

# Carlos CARNERO (1922–1980)

Carlos CARNERO is an artist with 313 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $781. 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 CARNERO is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,271; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carlos CARNERO work worth?

Across 312 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos CARNERO work is $781.

The median Carlos CARNERO painting sells for $669 across 157 lots.

The median Carlos CARNERO work on paper sells for $1,227 across 82 lots.

The median Carlos CARNERO sculpture sells for $669 across 21 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Carlos CARNERO paintings typically sell for $399–$1,422 (the middle half of 106 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Carlos CARNERO work on papers typically sell for $697–$1,673 (the middle half of 47 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 | 7 | $424† | $1,338† | — | 2019-05-27 |
| Paintings | 157 | $669†‡ | $12,266† | — | 2025-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $1,227† | $7,806† | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $669† | $3,345† | — | 2019-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $5,018† | $12,266† | — | 2019-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Carlos CARNERO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $424. Paintings (157 lots) median $669, record $12,266. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,266 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $5,018.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $446–$864† | $613† | $2,230† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 106 | $399–$1,422† | $669† | $5,018† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $669–$3,624† | $892† | $12,266† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $697–$1,673† | $1,115† | $7,806† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $892–$2,119† | $1,561† | $5,576† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $558–$1,115† | $781† | $3,345† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $12,266† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $9,478† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,806† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,576† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $3,345† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2,342† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,338† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $669† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Carlos CARNERO worth?

Across 312 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos CARNERO work is $781. The median Carlos CARNERO painting sells for $669 across 157 lots. The median Carlos CARNERO work on paper sells for $1,227 across 82 lots. The median Carlos CARNERO sculpture sells for $669 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carlos CARNERO paintings typically sell for $399–$1,422 (the middle half of 106 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carlos CARNERO work on papers typically sell for $697–$1,673 (the middle half of 47 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 Carlos CARNERO painting?

Based on 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos CARNERO painting is $669. 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 Carlos CARNERO's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos CARNERO painting is $12,266. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,266 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Carlos CARNERO work on paper?

Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos CARNERO work on paper is $1,227. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carlos CARNERO's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos CARNERO work on paper is $7,806. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,806 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Carlos CARNERO sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos CARNERO sculpture is $669. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carlos CARNERO's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos CARNERO sculpture is $3,345. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,345 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Carlos CARNERO painting?

Based on 106 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlos CARNERO painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $669, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Carlos CARNERO work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carlos CARNERO work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carlos CARNERO's auction record?

Carlos CARNERO's auction record is $12,266, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,266 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carlos CARNERO auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlos-carnero (updated 2026-11-02).

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.