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# Deborah Oropallo (b. 1954)

## What is Deborah Oropallo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Deborah Oropallo at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $191–$595, n=7). The auction record is $6,000 for Fish Over Mantle (2013, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish Over Mantle, 1954 | Painting | $6,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | Alvarado Road, 1991 | Painting | $1,935 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Uprising, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $1,100 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Detached, 1954 | Painting | $1,084 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Ice, 1985 | Oil painting on masonite | $1,000 | Revere Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Bandage, 1954 | Painting | $768 | Bonhams | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (unique mixed media print), 1988 | Unique mixed media print | $650 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled portrait, 1993 | Oil, graphite, and collage on paper | $539 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Jane Seymour, 1994 | Oil, graphite, and collage on paper | $508 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Correct Rear View, 1954 | Woodcut and etching in colors, on Rives BFK paper | $750 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,042 |
| Prints | 9 | $250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Deborah Oropallo is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $475.

A work by Deborah Oropallo sold in 2025 for $1,084, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Deborah Oropallo work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deborah Oropallo work is $475.

The median Deborah Oropallo print sells for $250 across 11 lots.

The median Deborah Oropallo painting sells for $1,042 across 8 lots.

The median Deborah Oropallo work on paper sells for $524 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $250 | $750 | 91.7% | 2026-04-18 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,042 | $6,000 | 80% | 2025-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $524 | $539 | 33.3% | 2025-01-28 |

Deborah Oropallo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $250 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,042, record $6,000. A typical Deborah Oropallo painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $194–$490 | $240 | $750 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$1,935 | $1,100 | $6,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,935 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $650 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $539 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $508 |

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 Deborah Oropallo worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deborah Oropallo work is $475. The median Deborah Oropallo print sells for $250 across 11 lots. The median Deborah Oropallo painting sells for $1,042 across 8 lots. The median Deborah Oropallo work on paper sells for $524 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Deborah Oropallo print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deborah Oropallo print is $250.

### What is Deborah Oropallo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deborah Oropallo print is $750.

### What is Deborah Oropallo's auction record?

Deborah Oropallo's auction record is $6,000, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.