Cesar Buenaventura (1922–1983)
Cesar Buenaventura is a Filipino artist with 335 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $868. 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 Cesar Buenaventura is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,705; 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 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesar Buenaventura work is $868.
The median Cesar Buenaventura painting sells for $864 across 271 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Cesar Buenaventura paintings typically sell for $578–$1,478 (the middle half of 192 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Cesar Buenaventura paintings typically sell for $305–$722 (the middle half of 52 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 329 | $864†‡ | $9,173‡ | 82.4% | 2026-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $6,390‡ | $35,068‡ | — | 2026-10-17 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $305–$722†‡ | $430†‡ | $1,547‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 192 | $578–$1,478†‡ | $929†‡ | $8,023‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $948–$3,243‡ | $2,206‡ | $9,173‡ |
† 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 | 2020 | $9,173‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,154‡ |
‡ 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 Cesar Buenaventura worth?
Across 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesar Buenaventura work is $868. The median Cesar Buenaventura painting sells for $864 across 271 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cesar Buenaventura paintings typically sell for $578–$1,478 (the middle half of 192 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Cesar Buenaventura paintings typically sell for $305–$722 (the middle half of 52 sold 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 Cesar Buenaventura painting?
Based on 271 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cesar Buenaventura painting is $864. 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 Cesar Buenaventura's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cesar Buenaventura painting is $9,173. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Cesar Buenaventura painting?
Based on 192 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cesar Buenaventura painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $929, 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 the average price of a small Cesar Buenaventura painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cesar Buenaventura painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $430, 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 Cesar Buenaventura's auction record?
Cesar Buenaventura's auction record is $35,068, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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