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# Federico Herrero (b. 1978)

## What is Federico Herrero’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Federico Herrero at 7 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,082–$17,402, n=5). The auction record is $52,500 for Paisaje (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paisaje, 2006 | Oil paint | $52,500 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 2 | Barco, 2008 | Ink | $51,250 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Paisaje, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $50,000 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 4 | Amansalva, 2014 | Acrylic, oil and spray paint on canvas | $47,500 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Vaca, 2008 | Oil paint | $41,151 | Phillips | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | La Rivera de Belen, 2002 | Acrylique, huile, peinture aérosol et feutre sur toile | $37,458 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil, acrylic, marker and spray paint on canvas), 2003 | Oil, acrylic, marker and spray paint on canvas | $33,053 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 9 | Untitled (Hecho en tierra extraña), 2003 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 10 | Landscape, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $29,210 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $19,677 |
| Other | 5 | $12,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $27,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $8,750 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Federico Herrero is a Costa Rican artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $16,040. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Federico Herrero sold in 2025 for $17,402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Federico Herrero work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Federico Herrero work is $16,040.

The median Federico Herrero painting sells for $19,677 across 33 lots.

The median Federico Herrero work on paper sells for $11,808 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Federico Herrero paintings typically sell for $15,000–$37,458 (the middle half of 25 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 | 35 | $19,677‡ | $52,500 | 94.3% | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $11,808 | $16,250 | — | 2023-10-14 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $6,325–$10,909 | $9,759 | $22,824 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $15,000–$37,458‡ | $27,351‡ | $52,500 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $52,500 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $51,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $7,366 |

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 Federico Herrero worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Federico Herrero work is $16,040. The median Federico Herrero painting sells for $19,677 across 33 lots. The median Federico Herrero work on paper sells for $11,808 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Federico Herrero paintings typically sell for $15,000–$37,458 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Federico Herrero painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Federico Herrero painting is $19,677. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Federico Herrero's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Federico Herrero painting is $52,500.

### What is the average price of a large Federico Herrero painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Federico Herrero painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $27,351, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Federico Herrero's auction record?

Federico Herrero's auction record is $52,500, set in 2015.

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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, “Federico Herrero auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/federico-herrero (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.