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# 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.

## What is a Ione Saldanha work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ione Saldanha auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ione-saldanha (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.