> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ivan-serpa · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## What is a Ivan Serpa work 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).

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

## 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.

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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, “Ivan Serpa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ivan-serpa (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.