> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/federico-uribe · updated 2026-11-03

# Federico Uribe (b. 1962)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Federico Uribe at 7 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,436 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,207–$2,336, n=6). The auction record is $22,500 for Makeup (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makeup, 2002 | Colored pencils, carved Styrofoam, pins, silicon glue | $22,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Mujer, Centimental, 2000 | Sculpture embellished with pennies | $14,025 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 3 | Biker (from Everbody Gets Screwed), 2001 | Assemblage, metal screws | $3,997 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (Blue Bird), 2015 | Colored pencils, zip ties, resin | $3,840 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Tarantula & Bullet Frog (two works), 2012 | Bullet casings, nails and metal | $3,825 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (Bird), 2015 | Colored pencils, resin | $2,560 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Flowers), 2010 | Garden hoses, enameled steel knobs, rubber on painted wood panel | $1,664 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Adam (Eye Enlargement), 2000 | Tape measure, Styrofoam and pins | $1,270 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (Sunflower), 1962 | Pencil | $1,207 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anemona, 2012 | Graphite | $4,063 | Wright | Jul 2017 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $3,193 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,825 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,279 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Federico Uribe is a Colombian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,825. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Federico Uribe sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Federico Uribe work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Federico Uribe work is $3,825.

The median Federico Uribe sculpture sells for $2,560 across 7 lots.

The median Federico Uribe work on paper sells for $4,063 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,063 | $22,500 | 60% | 2025-03-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $2,560 | $14,025 | 63.6% | 2026-10-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $22,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $14,025 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,063 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $3,840 |

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 Uribe worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Federico Uribe work is $3,825. The median Federico Uribe sculpture sells for $2,560 across 7 lots. The median Federico Uribe work on paper sells for $4,063 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Federico Uribe sculpture?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Federico Uribe sculpture is $2,560.

### What is Federico Uribe's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Federico Uribe sculpture is $14,025.

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

Federico Uribe's auction record is $22,500, set in 2018.

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