> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carmen-herrera · updated 2026-11-02

# Carmen Herrera (1915–2022)

## What is Carmen Herrera’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $409,126 |
| Other | 9 | $75,600 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $63,500 |
| Prints | 39 | $5,737 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Carmen Herrera work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Carmen Herrera work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carmen Herrera auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carmen-herrera (updated 2026-11-02).

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.