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# Djanira da Motta e Silva

Djanira da Motta e Silva is an artist with 165 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $19,248. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Djanira da Motta e Silva is recorded as sold in 2024 for $25,919; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Djanira da Motta e Silva work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Djanira da Motta e Silva work is $19,248.

The median Djanira da Motta e Silva painting sells for $21,028 across 79 lots.

The median Djanira da Motta e Silva work on paper sells for $7,610 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Djanira da Motta e Silva paintings typically sell for $15,381–$34,325 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $21,028‡ | $143,278‡ | — | 2024-11-05 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $7,610‡ | $22,732‡ | — | 2024-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $67,781‡ | $143,278‡ | — | 2022-02-17 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $15,381–$34,325‡ | $21,028‡ | $67,781‡ |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $143,278‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $67,781‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $22,732‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $9,783‡ |

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

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 Djanira da Motta e Silva worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Djanira da Motta e Silva work is $19,248. The median Djanira da Motta e Silva painting sells for $21,028 across 79 lots. The median Djanira da Motta e Silva work on paper sells for $7,610 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Djanira da Motta e Silva paintings typically sell for $15,381–$34,325 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Djanira da Motta e Silva painting?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Djanira da Motta e Silva painting is $21,028. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Djanira da Motta e Silva's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Djanira da Motta e Silva painting is $143,278. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Djanira da Motta e Silva painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Djanira da Motta e Silva painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,028, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Djanira da Motta e Silva's auction record?

Djanira da Motta e Silva's auction record is $143,278, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Djanira da Motta e Silva auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/djanira-da-motta-e-silva (updated 2026-11-03).

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.