Fernando Botero is a Colombian artist with 666 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $280,198.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $5,292 | $50,273 | — | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 162 | $474,250 | $5.1M | — | 2026-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 122 | $53,130 | $698,500 | 96.7% | 2026-03-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 158 | $420,400 | $4.3M | 92.4% | 2026-03-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 375 | $444,000 | $5.1M | — | 2026-03-06 |
Fernando Botero's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $5,292. Paintings (162 lots) median $474,250, record $5,132,000. A typical Fernando Botero painting sells for around 90× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 375 lots) the median is $444,000.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tres hermanas | 2026-05-21 | Phillips | $33,540 |
| To Amnesty International | 2026-03-17 | Toomey | $5,120 |
| Personaje al pie de la cruz (Figure at the foot of the cross) | 2026-03-12 | Christie's | $11,383 |
| Dessins et Aquarelles: one plate | 2026-03-12 | Christie's | $2,277 |
| Cat | 2026-03-06 | Christie's | $626,638 |
Based on 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando Botero painting is $474,250.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando Botero painting is $5,132,000.
Based on 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando Botero sculpture is $420,400.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando Botero sculpture is $4,320,000.
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando Botero work on paper is $53,130.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando Botero work on paper is $698,500.
Fernando Botero's auction record is $5,132,000, set on 2023-11-09.