Carmen Herrera (1915–2022)
What is Carmen Herrera’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 87 auction results for Carmen Herrera at 12 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,584–$81,900, n=17). The auction record is $2,655,000 for Blanco y Verde (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blanco y Verde, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $2,655,000 | Phillips | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Green and Orange, 1958 | Acrylic paint | $2,200,000 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Basque, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $1,603,000 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 4 | Amarillo "Uno", 1971 | Acrylic paint | $1,220,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Untitled (Orange and Black), 1956 | Acrylic paint | $1,179,000 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Horizontal, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $1,071,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Aquila Verde, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $999,374 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Cerulean, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $970,000 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Verticals, 1915 | Acrylic paint | $751,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 10 | Amarillo y Negro, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $630,000 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $409,126 |
| Other | 9 | $75,600 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $63,500 |
| Prints | 39 | $5,737 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $800,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $75,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $4,552 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 87 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Carmen Herrera is a Cuban artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $19,530. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carmen Herrera sold in 2026 for $322,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carmen Herrera work is $19,530.
The median Carmen Herrera print sells for $5,166 across 41 lots.
The median Carmen Herrera painting sells for $437,000 across 27 lots.
The median Carmen Herrera work on paper sells for $75,600 across 14 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carmen Herrera prints typically sell for $3,337–$6,036 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 42 | $5,166‡ | $27,940 | 97.6% | 2026-09-03 |
| Paintings | 28 | $437,000 | $2.7M | 96.4% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $75,600 | $94,500 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $457,200 | $457,200 | — | 2023-11-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $457,200 | $2.7M | — | 2026-05-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carmen Herrera's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $5,166 with 97.6% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $437,000, record $2,655,000. A typical Carmen Herrera painting sells for around 85× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $457,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $3,337–$6,036 | $4,060 | $27,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $4,709–$8,527‡ | $6,552‡ | $20,160 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $233,685–$577,125 | $339,050 | $2.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $567,000–$1.2M | $970,000 | $2.2M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $69,550–$83,098 | $75,600 | $94,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $2.7M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $457,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $94,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $90,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $27,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $20,160 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carmen Herrera worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carmen Herrera work is $19,530. The median Carmen Herrera print sells for $5,166 across 41 lots. The median Carmen Herrera painting sells for $437,000 across 27 lots. The median Carmen Herrera work on paper sells for $75,600 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carmen Herrera prints typically sell for $3,337–$6,036 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Carmen Herrera print?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carmen Herrera print is $5,166. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carmen Herrera's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carmen Herrera print is $27,940.
What is the average price of a Carmen Herrera painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carmen Herrera painting is $437,000.
What is Carmen Herrera's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carmen Herrera painting is $2,655,000.
What is the average price of a Carmen Herrera work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carmen Herrera work on paper is $75,600.
What is Carmen Herrera's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carmen Herrera work on paper is $94,500.
What is the average price of a small Carmen Herrera print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carmen Herrera print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Carmen Herrera print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carmen Herrera print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,552, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carmen Herrera's auction record?
Carmen Herrera's auction record is $2,655,000, set in 2018.
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