Emiliano di Cavalcanti (1897–1976)
Emiliano di Cavalcanti is a Brazilian artist with 354 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $50,700. 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 Emiliano di Cavalcanti sold in 2025 for $88,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emiliano di Cavalcanti work is $50,700.
The median Emiliano di Cavalcanti painting sells for $92,332 across 161 lots.
The median Emiliano di Cavalcanti work on paper sells for $8,081 across 84 lots.
The median Emiliano di Cavalcanti print sells for $927 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emiliano di Cavalcanti paintings typically sell for $62,493–$163,866 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Emiliano di Cavalcanti work on papers typically sell for $2,748–$12,445 (the middle half of 37 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 | 2 | $927‡ | $927‡ | 50% | 2016-08-25 |
| Paintings | 168 | $92,332‡ | $1.7M‡ | 95.8% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 86 | $8,081†‡ | $248,905‡ | 97.7% | 2026-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $157,430‡ | $1.7M‡ | — | 2023-11-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emiliano di Cavalcanti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $927 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (168 lots) median $92,332, record $1,723,333. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Emiliano di Cavalcanti painting sells for around 100× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $157,430.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $15,210–$65,913‡ | $33,048‡ | $210,743‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $62,493–$163,866‡ | $106,795‡ | $1.7M‡ |
‡ 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) | 37 | $2,748–$12,445†‡ | $8,037†‡ | $248,905‡ |
† 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 | 2012 | $1.7M‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $443,319‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $248,905‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $159,439‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $927‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emiliano di Cavalcanti worth?
Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emiliano di Cavalcanti work is $50,700. The median Emiliano di Cavalcanti painting sells for $92,332 across 161 lots. The median Emiliano di Cavalcanti work on paper sells for $8,081 across 84 lots. The median Emiliano di Cavalcanti print sells for $927 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emiliano di Cavalcanti paintings typically sell for $62,493–$163,866 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emiliano di Cavalcanti work on papers typically sell for $2,748–$12,445 (the middle half of 37 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 Emiliano di Cavalcanti painting?
Based on 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emiliano di Cavalcanti painting is $92,332. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emiliano di Cavalcanti's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emiliano di Cavalcanti painting is $1,723,333. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Emiliano di Cavalcanti work on paper?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emiliano di Cavalcanti work on paper is $8,081. 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 Emiliano di Cavalcanti's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emiliano di Cavalcanti work on paper is $248,905. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Emiliano di Cavalcanti painting?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emiliano di Cavalcanti painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $106,795, 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 small Emiliano di Cavalcanti work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emiliano di Cavalcanti work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,037, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Emiliano di Cavalcanti's auction record?
Emiliano di Cavalcanti's auction record is $1,723,333, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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