Ivan Serpa (1923–1973)
Ivan Serpa is a Brazilian artist with 279 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,876. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ivan Serpa is recorded as sold in 2026 for $12,446; 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 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Serpa work is $6,876.
The median Ivan Serpa work on paper sells for $4,654 across 59 lots.
The median Ivan Serpa painting sells for $32,180 across 51 lots.
The median Ivan Serpa sculpture sells for $13,732 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ivan Serpa work on papers typically sell for $2,015–$11,275 (the middle half of 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,231‡ | $1,231‡ | — | 2012-10-25 |
| Paintings | 56 | $32,180‡ | $242,943‡ | 91.1% | 2026-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $4,654‡ | $31,063‡ | 96.7% | 2025-11-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $13,732‡ | $15,017‡ | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $143,000‡ | $242,943‡ | — | 2026-04-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ivan Serpa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,231. Paintings (56 lots) median $32,180, record $242,943. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ivan Serpa painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $143,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $8,090–$30,408‡ | $15,955‡ | $242,943‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $23,262–$81,663‡ | $59,095‡ | $143,000 |
‡ 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) | 38 | $2,015–$11,275‡ | $4,654‡ | $31,063‡ |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $242,943‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $160,598‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $31,063‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $30,538‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $15,017‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $12,446‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,231‡ |
‡ 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 Ivan Serpa worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Serpa work is $6,876. The median Ivan Serpa work on paper sells for $4,654 across 59 lots. The median Ivan Serpa painting sells for $32,180 across 51 lots. The median Ivan Serpa sculpture sells for $13,732 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ivan Serpa work on papers typically sell for $2,015–$11,275 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ivan Serpa work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivan Serpa work on paper is $4,654. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ivan Serpa's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivan Serpa work on paper is $31,063. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ivan Serpa painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivan Serpa painting is $32,180. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ivan Serpa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivan Serpa painting is $242,943. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Ivan Serpa work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ivan Serpa work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,654, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Ivan Serpa painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ivan Serpa painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,955, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ivan Serpa's auction record?
Ivan Serpa's auction record is $242,943, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ivan Serpa record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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