Carlos Grethe (1864–1913)
Carlos Grethe is an Uruguayan artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $840. 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 Grethe is recorded as sold in 2024 for $952; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carlos Grethe on OpeningBid →What is a Carlos Grethe work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Grethe work is $840.
The median Carlos Grethe painting sells for $896 across 14 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 19 | $896†‡ | $5,500‡ | 73.7% | 2024-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $538–$1,467†‡ | $896†‡ | $5,500‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $5,500‡ |
| Paintings | 1994 | $2,800‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlos Grethe worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Grethe work is $840. The median Carlos Grethe painting sells for $896 across 14 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 Grethe painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Grethe painting is $896. 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 Grethe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Grethe painting is $5,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Carlos Grethe painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlos Grethe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $896, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Grethe's auction record?
Carlos Grethe's auction record is $5,500, set in 1993. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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