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# Ernesto Caivano (b. 1972)

Ernesto Caivano is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,372. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernesto Caivano sold in 2026 for $8,233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernesto Caivano work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Caivano work is $2,372.

The median Ernesto Caivano work on paper sells for $3,750 across 24 lots.

The median Ernesto Caivano sculpture sells for $1,882 across 2 lots.

The median Ernesto Caivano print sells for $625 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $625 | $625 | — | 2021-05-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $3,750‡ | $39,554 | 75% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,882 | $2,125 | 66.7% | 2023-11-30 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $471–$1,750 | $782 | $39,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $12,518–$18,690 | $16,131 | $39,554 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $39,554 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $39,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,638 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $625 |

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 Ernesto Caivano worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Caivano work is $2,372. The median Ernesto Caivano work on paper sells for $3,750 across 24 lots. The median Ernesto Caivano sculpture sells for $1,882 across 2 lots. The median Ernesto Caivano print sells for $625 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ernesto Caivano work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernesto Caivano work on paper is $3,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernesto Caivano's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernesto Caivano work on paper is $39,554.

### What is the average price of a small Ernesto Caivano work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernesto Caivano work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ernesto Caivano's auction record?

Ernesto Caivano's auction record is $39,554, set in 2009.

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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, “Ernesto Caivano auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernesto-caivano (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.