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# Dora De Larios (1933–2018)

## What is Dora De Larios’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Dora De Larios at 4 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,122 including buyer’s premium (middle half $635–$1,980, n=5). The auction record is $5,000 for Noah's Ark (2011, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah's Ark, 1962 | Ceramics | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Acrobats, 1958 | Ceramics | $3,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Dora De Larios (1933-2018), circa 1965 | Stoneware | $2,159 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Dora De Larios (1933-2018) | Stoneware | $1,980 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Masked Sculpture, 1933 | Stoneware | $1,875 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Group of Five Objects, 1933 | Terracotta | $1,657 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Wall sculpture, 1965 | Terracotta | $1,386 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Dora de Larios (1933-2018) | Ceramic | $1,143 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Dora De Larios (1933-2018) | Stoneware | $1,122 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Bust of a Woman, 1933 | Terracotta | $1,062 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 17 | $1,042 |
| Other | 5 | $635 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,159 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $592 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dora De Larios is a Mexican-American (Chicano a,x) artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $825. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dora De Larios sold in 2026 for $1,980, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dora De Larios work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora De Larios work is $825.

The median Dora De Larios sculpture sells for $552 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $552 | $552 | 50% | 2010-05-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $552 |

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 Dora De Larios worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora De Larios work is $825. The median Dora De Larios sculpture sells for $552 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dora De Larios's auction record?

Dora De Larios's auction record is $5,000, set in 2011.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dora De Larios auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dora-de-larios (updated 2026-11-01).

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.