> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlos-neto · updated 2026-11-03

# Carlos Neto (b. 1955)

## What is Carlos Neto’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Carlos Neto at 2 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $130 including buyer’s premium (middle half $85–$213, n=9). The auction record is $660 for Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955 - ), Abstract Reclining Nude (2025, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955 - ), Abstract Reclining Nude, 1980 | Bronze cast with wooden base | $660 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955), Staffie, bronze stamped, edition 3/200 | Bronze stamped | $299 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955), Labrador, bronze stamped, edition 9/20A, height 12cm | Bronze stamped | $213 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955), English cocker Spaniel, bronze stamped, edition 14/100 | Bronze stamped | $157 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955 - ), Ear Like Figure, carved plaster, signed, 46 x 33 x 32 cm, good condition, no damage to report | Carved plaster | $130 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955), Corgi, bronze stamped, edition 32/200 | Bronze stamped | $128 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955), Duck and Rooster, bronze stamped, edition 1/20 and 11/100 | Bronze stamped | $85 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955), German Shepherd, bronze stamped, edition 15/20 | Bronze stamped | $85 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Carlos Neto (South Africa, 1955), Hedgehog and Pig, bronze stamped, editions 7/100 and 1/20 | Bronze stamped | $85 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 10 | Carlos Neto (South African, 1955) Duck feeding from a pail, bronze, signed and numbered 7/100, height 7,5cm | Bronze | $63 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $107 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carlos Neto is a South African artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $128.

A work by Carlos Neto sold in 2026 for $128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carlos Neto work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Neto work is $128.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2019-06-08 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carlos Neto worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Neto work is $128. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Carlos Neto's auction record is $299, set in 2026.

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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, “Carlos Neto auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlos-neto (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.