Ione Saldanha (1921–2001)
Ione Saldanha is a Brazilian artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $13,800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ione Saldanha is recorded as sold in 2025 for $46,573; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ione Saldanha work is $13,800.
The median Ione Saldanha painting sells for $16,067 across 50 lots.
The median Ione Saldanha sculpture sells for $10,965 across 4 lots.
The median Ione Saldanha work on paper sells for $4,102 across 4 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 | 52 | $16,067‡ | $163,800 | 96.2% | 2025-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,102‡ | $10,070‡ | — | 2025-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $10,965‡ | $12,446‡ | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $46,573‡ | $163,800 | — | 2025-07-29 |
‡ 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) | 18 | $15,540–$21,807‡ | $18,391‡ | $46,573‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,313–$11,044‡ | $9,761‡ | $163,800 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $163,800 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $46,573‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $12,446‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,070‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $9,483‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,648‡ |
‡ 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 Ione Saldanha worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ione Saldanha work is $13,800. The median Ione Saldanha painting sells for $16,067 across 50 lots. The median Ione Saldanha sculpture sells for $10,965 across 4 lots. The median Ione Saldanha work on paper sells for $4,102 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ione Saldanha painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ione Saldanha painting is $16,067. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ione Saldanha's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ione Saldanha painting is $163,800.
What is the average price of a medium Ione Saldanha painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ione Saldanha painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,391, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ione Saldanha's auction record?
Ione Saldanha's auction record is $163,800, set in 2024.
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