> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-chico-da-silva · updated 2026-11-03

# Francisco 'Chico' da Silva (1910–1985)

## What is Francisco 'Chico' da Silva’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Francisco 'Chico' da Silva at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,630 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,121–$3,773, n=14). The auction record is $37,800 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1973 | Oil paint | $37,800 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 2 | Bichos (Animals), 1966 | Tempera on paper | $32,760 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 3 | Untitled (gouache on paper laid on cardboard), 1964 | Gouache | $32,760 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Rooster, 1978 | Gouache | $30,480 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (gouache on canvas), 1976 | Gouache | $19,000 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Snake and Fantastic Bird, 1967 | Watercolour and gouache | $10,839 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1971 | Painting | $7,560 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (gouache and tempera on canvas), 1973 | Gouache | $6,350 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Figure aquatique, fond jaune, 1974 | Tempera sur toile libre | $4,058 | Pierre Bergé & Associés | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Pássaro Fantástico, 1910 | Gouache | $2,918 | Sworders | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,404 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $2,918 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francisco 'Chico' da Silva is a Brazilian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,918.

A work by Francisco 'Chico' da Silva sold in 2026 for $10,839, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francisco 'Chico' da Silva work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco 'Chico' da Silva work is $2,918.

The median Francisco 'Chico' da Silva painting sells for $2,661 across 17 lots.

The median Francisco 'Chico' da Silva work on paper sells for $10,839 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $2,661 | $37,800 | 94.4% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $10,839 | $32,760 | — | 2026-10-07 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,398–$6,350 | $2,404 | $32,760 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $37,800 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,839 |

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 Francisco 'Chico' da Silva worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco 'Chico' da Silva work is $2,918. The median Francisco 'Chico' da Silva painting sells for $2,661 across 17 lots. The median Francisco 'Chico' da Silva work on paper sells for $10,839 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Francisco 'Chico' da Silva painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco 'Chico' da Silva painting is $2,661.

### What is Francisco 'Chico' da Silva's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco 'Chico' da Silva painting is $37,800.

### What is the average price of a medium Francisco 'Chico' da Silva painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francisco 'Chico' da Silva painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,404, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Francisco 'Chico' da Silva's auction record?

Francisco 'Chico' da Silva's auction record is $37,800, set in 2024.

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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, “Francisco 'Chico' da Silva auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-chico-da-silva (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.