Geraldo de Barros (1923–1998)
Geraldo de Barros is a Brazilian artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,426. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Geraldo de Barros sold in 2026 for $11,944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geraldo de Barros work is $3,426.
The median Geraldo de Barros photograph sells for $2,315 across 30 lots.
The median Geraldo de Barros sculpture sells for $80,336 across 2 lots.
The median Geraldo de Barros work on paper sells for $6,250 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Geraldo de Barros photographs typically sell for $1,722–$3,822 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2004-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,250 | $6,250 | — | 2017-09-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $80,336‡ | $80,336‡ | — | 2011-12-08 |
| Photography | 35 | $2,315‡ | $7,474‡ | 85.7% | 2022-02-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $80,336‡ | $82,682‡ | — | 2015-04-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,722–$3,822‡ | $2,315‡ | $7,474‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $80,336‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $80,336‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $7,474‡ |
| Photography | 2008 | $7,275‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,250 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Geraldo de Barros worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geraldo de Barros work is $3,426. The median Geraldo de Barros photograph sells for $2,315 across 30 lots. The median Geraldo de Barros sculpture sells for $80,336 across 2 lots. The median Geraldo de Barros work on paper sells for $6,250 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Geraldo de Barros photographs typically sell for $1,722–$3,822 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Geraldo de Barros photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geraldo de Barros photograph is $2,315. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Geraldo de Barros's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Geraldo de Barros photograph is $7,474. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Geraldo de Barros photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Geraldo de Barros photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,315, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Geraldo de Barros's auction record?
Geraldo de Barros's auction record is $82,682, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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