Elba Alvarez (b. 1944)
Elba Alvarez is a Venezuelan artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $387. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Elba Alvarez sold in 2013 for $387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elba Alvarez on OpeningBid →What is a Elba Alvarez work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elba Alvarez work is $387.
The median Elba Alvarez painting sells for $459 across 2 lots.
The median Elba Alvarez print sells for $50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $50† | $50† | 50% | 2020-07-09 |
| Paintings | 2 | $459 | $530 | — | 2013-09-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Elba Alvarez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $50 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $459, record $530. A typical Elba Alvarez painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $530 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $387 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $50† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elba Alvarez worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elba Alvarez work is $387. The median Elba Alvarez painting sells for $459 across 2 lots. The median Elba Alvarez print sells for $50 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elba Alvarez's auction record?
Elba Alvarez's auction record is $530, set in 2013.
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