Carlos Silva (1930–1987)
Carlos Silva is an Argentine artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $6,446. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carlos Silva is recorded as sold in 2026 for $16,097; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Silva work is $6,446.
The median Carlos Silva painting sells for $12,500 across 3 lots.
The median Carlos Silva print sells for $312 across 2 lots.
The median Carlos Silva work on paper sells for $585 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $312 | $344 | — | 2023-09-14 |
| Paintings | 3 | $12,500 | $20,500 | — | 2017-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $585 | $585 | — | 2020-05-28 |
Carlos Silva's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $312. Paintings (3 lots) median $12,500, record $20,500. A typical Carlos Silva painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $20,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $585 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $344 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $281 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlos Silva worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Silva work is $6,446. The median Carlos Silva painting sells for $12,500 across 3 lots. The median Carlos Silva print sells for $312 across 2 lots. The median Carlos Silva work on paper sells for $585 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carlos Silva's auction record?
Carlos Silva's auction record is $20,500, set in 2016.
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