León Ferrari (1920–2013)
What is León Ferrari’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for León Ferrari at 15 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,940 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,700–$38,130, n=7). The auction record is $225,000 for Grafismos, flores y mariposas (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grafismos, flores y mariposas, 1998 | Mixed media work | $225,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Untitled (stainless steel sculpture), 1978 | Stainless steel | $212,500 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Planeta, 2004 | Stainless wire | $150,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 4 | Esfera (Sphere), 2006 | Stainless steel | $137,500 | Phillips | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2008 | Acrylic paint | $112,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Sin título (acrylic on canvas), 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $94,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Escritura, 1998 | Painting | $82,875 | Bonhams | May 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled | Ink, paint, metal wires, glass and wood | $68,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 9 | Reflexiones sobre tela, 1998 | Ink on canvas mounted on panel | $48,260 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled | Ink, crayon and graphite on heavy paper | $40,625 | Sotheby's | May 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $48,260 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $26,500 |
| Other | 6 | $6,062 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $94,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $28,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $9,430 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
León Ferrari is an Argentine artist with 191 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $23,761. 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 León Ferrari sold in 2026 for $28,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View León Ferrari on OpeningBid →What is a León Ferrari work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a León Ferrari work is $23,761.
The median León Ferrari work on paper sells for $16,510 across 29 lots.
The median León Ferrari sculpture sells for $40,896 across 10 lots.
The median León Ferrari painting sells for $60,188 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $2,031†‡ | $8,392‡ | 60% | 2022-05-01 |
| Paintings | 7 | $60,188 | $112,500 | 85.7% | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $16,510†‡ | $225,000 | 85.3% | 2026-02-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $40,896‡ | $212,500 | 83.3% | 2023-08-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $150,000 | $225,000 | — | 2019-05-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
León Ferrari's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $2,031 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $60,188, record $112,500. A typical León Ferrari painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $150,000.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,969–$22,500†‡ | $9,430†‡ | $40,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $20,755–$31,875‡ | $28,000‡ | $68,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $22,521–$33,648‡ | $31,750‡ | $48,145‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $225,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $212,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $150,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $112,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $94,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $68,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $8,392‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,031 |
‡ 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 León Ferrari worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a León Ferrari work is $23,761. The median León Ferrari work on paper sells for $16,510 across 29 lots. The median León Ferrari sculpture sells for $40,896 across 10 lots. The median León Ferrari painting sells for $60,188 across 6 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 León Ferrari work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a León Ferrari work on paper is $16,510. 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 León Ferrari's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a León Ferrari work on paper is $225,000.
What is the average price of a León Ferrari sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a León Ferrari sculpture is $40,896. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is León Ferrari's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a León Ferrari sculpture is $212,500.
What is the average price of a small León Ferrari work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small León Ferrari work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,430, 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 the average price of a medium León Ferrari work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium León Ferrari work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is León Ferrari's auction record?
León Ferrari's auction record is $225,000, set in 2019.
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