Carlos Garaicoa (b. 1967)
Carlos Garaicoa is a Cuban artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $9,130. 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 Garaicoa sold in 2025 for $20,462, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carlos Garaicoa on OpeningBid →What is a Carlos Garaicoa work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Garaicoa work is $9,130.
The median Carlos Garaicoa photograph sells for $12,550 across 27 lots.
The median Carlos Garaicoa print sells for $3,827 across 11 lots.
The median Carlos Garaicoa work on paper sells for $6,250 across 3 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 | 14 | $3,827‡ | $22,500 | 78.6% | 2022-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $6,250 | $40,000 | — | 2019-09-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,857 | $3,120 | — | 2024-06-20 |
| Photography | 30 | $12,550†‡ | $44,100 | 90% | 2024-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $44,100 | $88,200 | — | 2021-10-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,275–$10,000†‡ | $4,750†‡ | $20,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $12,692–$16,250 | $14,759 | $30,240 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $13,300–$31,000 | $15,000 | $44,100 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $44,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $40,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $32,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $22,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,120 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,594 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlos Garaicoa worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Garaicoa work is $9,130. The median Carlos Garaicoa photograph sells for $12,550 across 27 lots. The median Carlos Garaicoa print sells for $3,827 across 11 lots. The median Carlos Garaicoa work on paper sells for $6,250 across 3 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 Garaicoa photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Garaicoa photograph is $12,550. 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 Garaicoa's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Garaicoa photograph is $44,100.
What is the average price of a Carlos Garaicoa print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Garaicoa print is $3,827. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carlos Garaicoa's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Garaicoa print is $22,500.
What is Carlos Garaicoa's auction record?
Carlos Garaicoa's auction record is $88,200, set in 2021.
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