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# Hector Carybé (1911–1997)

Hector Carybé is an artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $30,951. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hector Carybé is recorded as sold in 2026 for $111,415; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hector Carybé work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hector Carybé work is $30,951.

The median Hector Carybé painting sells for $65,742 across 42 lots.

The median Hector Carybé work on paper sells for $3,054 across 12 lots.

The median Hector Carybé sculpture sells for $3,178 across 1 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 | 42 | $65,742‡ | $196,784‡ | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $3,054‡ | $16,017‡ | — | 2022-11-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,178‡ | $3,178‡ | — | 2015-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $111,633‡ | $196,784‡ | — | 2026-04-14 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $37,863–$88,423‡ | $65,742‡ | $111,850‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,054–$8,528‡ | $3,054‡ | $16,017‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $196,784‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $111,850‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $16,017‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $8,528‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $3,178‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Hector Carybé worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hector Carybé work is $30,951. The median Hector Carybé painting sells for $65,742 across 42 lots. The median Hector Carybé work on paper sells for $3,054 across 12 lots. The median Hector Carybé sculpture sells for $3,178 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hector Carybé painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hector Carybé painting is $65,742. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hector Carybé's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hector Carybé painting is $196,784. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Hector Carybé work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hector Carybé work on paper is $3,054. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hector Carybé's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hector Carybé work on paper is $16,017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Hector Carybé painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hector Carybé painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $65,742, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hector Carybé's auction record?

Hector Carybé's auction record is $196,784, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hector Carybé auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hector-carybe (updated 2026-11-01).

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.