> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fernando-olivera · updated 2026-11-02

# Fernando Olivera (1962–2018)

## What is Fernando Olivera’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Fernando Olivera at 4 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $330 including buyer’s premium (middle half $285–$349, n=5). The auction record is $1,572 for Hasta encontrarlos (2023, Toomey & Co.). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hasta encontrarlos, 2001 | Acrylic paint | $1,572 | Toomey & Co. | Jul 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tres Angeles, 2008 | Etching | $429 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Una Noche de Mayo, 2010 | Etching | $375 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Mensajes del Alma, 2005 | Woodcut | $349 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Tres Angeles, 2008 | Etching | $330 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Para Mi Corazon Bastu tu Pecha, 2005 | Woodcut | $285 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Al Caer la Tarde, 2004 | Etching | $200 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $340 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $340 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fernando Olivera is a Mexican artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $330. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Fernando Olivera sold in 2026 for $330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fernando Olivera work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernando Olivera work is $330.

The median Fernando Olivera print sells for $330 across 7 lots.

The median Fernando Olivera painting sells for $1,572 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $330† | $429 | 87.5% | 2026-01-13 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,572 | $1,572 | — | 2023-07-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Fernando Olivera's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $330 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,572, record $1,572. A typical Fernando Olivera painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $296–$368 | $340 | $429 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,572 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $429 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $375 |

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 Fernando Olivera worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernando Olivera work is $330. The median Fernando Olivera print sells for $330 across 7 lots. The median Fernando Olivera painting sells for $1,572 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fernando Olivera's auction record?

Fernando Olivera's auction record is $1,572, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fernando Olivera auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fernando-olivera (updated 2026-11-02).

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.