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# Ismael de la Serna (1887–1968)

Ismael de la Serna is a Spanish artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,006. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ismael de la Serna sold in 2026 for $5,226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ismael de la Serna work worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismael de la Serna work is $2,006.

The median Ismael de la Serna painting sells for $4,480 across 43 lots.

The median Ismael de la Serna work on paper sells for $930 across 15 lots.

The median Ismael de la Serna sculpture sells for $4,767 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ismael de la Serna paintings typically sell for $3,424–$7,153 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $4,480†‡ | $49,268 | 65.2% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $930†‡ | $6,041† | 40.5% | 2026-06-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,767 | $4,767 | — | 2007-05-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $21,914‡ | $49,268 | — | 2025-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,547–$1,968†‡ | $1,641†‡ | $4,641‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $3,424–$7,153†‡ | $4,740†‡ | $49,268 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 9 | $196–$977†‡ | $514†‡ | $1,819 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,742–$2,357†‡ | $2,348†‡ | $6,041† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2006 | $49,268 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $21,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,041† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $4,767 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,357‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Ismael de la Serna worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismael de la Serna work is $2,006. The median Ismael de la Serna painting sells for $4,480 across 43 lots. The median Ismael de la Serna work on paper sells for $930 across 15 lots. The median Ismael de la Serna sculpture sells for $4,767 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ismael de la Serna paintings typically sell for $3,424–$7,153 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Ismael de la Serna painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ismael de la Serna painting is $4,480. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Ismael de la Serna's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ismael de la Serna painting is $49,268.

### What is the average price of a Ismael de la Serna work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ismael de la Serna work on paper is $930. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Ismael de la Serna's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ismael de la Serna work on paper is $6,041. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,041 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ismael de la Serna painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ismael de la Serna painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Ismael de la Serna's auction record?

Ismael de la Serna's auction record is $49,268, set in 2006.

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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, “Ismael de la Serna auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ismael-de-la-serna (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.