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# Claudio Bravo (1936–2011)

## What is Claudio Bravo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 159 auction results for Claudio Bravo at 18 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,376–$63,131, n=17). The auction record is $835,500 for Beige and Green Package (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beige and Green Package, 2009 | Oil paint | $835,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 2 | Bacchus, 1997 | Huile sur toile | $790,171 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Seraphim (White, Yellow, and Green), 1999 | Oil on canvas | $756,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Red Package, 2005 | Oil paint | $713,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Apollo, 1998 | Huile sur toile | $658,476 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Purple and Beige Paper, 2006 | Oil paint | $607,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 7 | The Bacchanal, 1981 | Oil paint | $607,500 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 8 | Ad Laudes, 1999 | Oil paint | $600,000 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Green Veronese Paper, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $564,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Purple and Grey-Blue Package, 2005 | Oil paint | $485,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $163,800 |
| Works on paper | 48 | $54,845 |
| Other | 14 | $28,660 |
| Prints | 12 | $2,489 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $302,400 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $51,592 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $37,375 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 159 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Claudio Bravo is a Chilean artist with 212 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $44,800. 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 Claudio Bravo sold in 2026 for $44,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Claudio Bravo work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Claudio Bravo work worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claudio Bravo work is $44,800.

The median Claudio Bravo work on paper sells for $27,830 across 66 lots.

The median Claudio Bravo painting sells for $139,700 across 51 lots.

The median Claudio Bravo print sells for $2,147 across 16 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Claudio Bravo work on papers typically sell for $15,110–$100,750 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Claudio Bravo paintings typically sell for $110,525–$605,625 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $2,147†‡ | $7,620 | 84.2% | 2026-10-09 |
| Paintings | 58 | $139,700†‡ | $835,500 | 87.9% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 83 | $27,830†‡ | $300,000 | 79.5% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $207,750 | $835,500 | — | 2025-05-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Claudio Bravo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $2,147 with 84.2% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $139,700, record $835,500. A typical Claudio Bravo painting sells for around 65× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 46 lots) the median is $207,750.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,452–$4,575†‡ | $2,489†‡ | $7,620 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $25,918–$71,975†‡ | $35,480†‡ | $112,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $52,500–$211,500† | $87,500† | $458,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $110,525–$605,625 | $327,600 | $835,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,259–$8,483†‡ | $6,568†‡ | $48,260 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $15,110–$100,750‡ | $52,875‡ | $300,000 |

† 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 | 2017 | $835,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $790,171 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $300,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $252,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,620 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,715 |

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 Claudio Bravo worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claudio Bravo work is $44,800. The median Claudio Bravo work on paper sells for $27,830 across 66 lots. The median Claudio Bravo painting sells for $139,700 across 51 lots. The median Claudio Bravo print sells for $2,147 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Claudio Bravo work on papers typically sell for $15,110–$100,750 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Claudio Bravo paintings typically sell for $110,525–$605,625 (the middle half of 26 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 Claudio Bravo work on paper?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claudio Bravo work on paper is $27,830. 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 Claudio Bravo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claudio Bravo work on paper is $300,000.

### What is the average price of a Claudio Bravo painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claudio Bravo painting is $139,700. 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 Claudio Bravo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claudio Bravo painting is $835,500.

### What is the average price of a Claudio Bravo print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claudio Bravo print is $2,147. 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 Claudio Bravo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claudio Bravo print is $7,620.

### What is the average price of a medium Claudio Bravo work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Claudio Bravo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $52,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Claudio Bravo painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Claudio Bravo painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $327,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Claudio Bravo's auction record?

Claudio Bravo's auction record is $835,500, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.