Fernando de Szyszlo (1925–2025)
What is Fernando de Szyszlo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Fernando de Szyszlo at 18 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,795 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,054–$31,314, n=10). The auction record is $138,600 for Ciudad prohibida (V) (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciudad prohibida (V), 1976 | Oil paint | $138,600 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Duino, 1992 | Oil paint | $137,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Paracas, 1924 | Oil paint | $131,250 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Mar de Lurín, 1989 | Acrylic paint | $125,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Interior IV, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $115,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 6 | Recinto, 1991 | Acrylic paint | $112,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 7 | Ciudad Prohibida (V), 1976 | Oil on canvas | $100,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Amor mundo (triptych), 1970 | Oil paint | $87,500 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 9 | Travesía III, Armendariz, 1973 | Oil paint | $87,500 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 10 | Ciudad Prohibida (V) | Oil on canvas | $80,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $40,473 |
| Other | 6 | $38,750 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $7,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $48,940 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $20,480 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Fernando de Szyszlo is a Peruvian artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $32,760. 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 Fernando de Szyszlo sold in 2025 for $34,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fernando de Szyszlo on OpeningBid →What is a Fernando de Szyszlo work worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernando de Szyszlo work is $32,760.
The median Fernando de Szyszlo painting sells for $38,900 across 73 lots.
The median Fernando de Szyszlo print sells for $952 across 10 lots.
The median Fernando de Szyszlo work on paper sells for $4,417 across 7 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Fernando de Szyszlo paintings typically sell for $37,800–$73,888 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Fernando de Szyszlo paintings typically sell for $14,742–$40,080 (the middle half of 32 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 | 12 | $952† | $1,350† | 83.3% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 78 | $38,900†‡ | $138,600 | 93.6% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $4,417† | $8,890 | — | 2026-01-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $20,480 | $20,480 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $125,000 | $138,600 | — | 2025-02-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fernando de Szyszlo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $952 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (78 lots) median $38,900, record $138,600. A typical Fernando de Szyszlo painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $125,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $868–$1,248† | $1,026† | $1,350† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $14,742–$40,080 | $31,120 | $68,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $37,800–$73,888‡ | $46,165‡ | $138,600 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $138,600 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $137,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $20,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,255 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,350† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,320 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fernando de Szyszlo worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernando de Szyszlo work is $32,760. The median Fernando de Szyszlo painting sells for $38,900 across 73 lots. The median Fernando de Szyszlo print sells for $952 across 10 lots. The median Fernando de Szyszlo work on paper sells for $4,417 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Fernando de Szyszlo paintings typically sell for $37,800–$73,888 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Fernando de Szyszlo paintings typically sell for $14,742–$40,080 (the middle half of 32 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 Fernando de Szyszlo painting?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando de Szyszlo painting is $38,900. 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 Fernando de Szyszlo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando de Szyszlo painting is $138,600.
What is the average price of a Fernando de Szyszlo print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando de Szyszlo print is $952. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fernando de Szyszlo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando de Szyszlo print is $1,350. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,350 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Fernando de Szyszlo painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Fernando de Szyszlo painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $46,165, 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 medium Fernando de Szyszlo painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fernando de Szyszlo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Fernando de Szyszlo's auction record?
Fernando de Szyszlo's auction record is $138,600, set in 2025.
See the full Fernando de Szyszlo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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