Liliana Porter (b. 1941)
What is Liliana Porter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Liliana Porter at 19 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $797–$6,351, n=7). The auction record is $24,320 for The Reconstruction (Reconstrucción) (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Reconstruction (Reconstrucción), 1979 | Acrylic | $24,320 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Black Drips, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $18,750 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 3 | Alice in a Pool of Tears, 1988 | $16,250 | Christie's | Nov 2016 | |
| 4 | Untitled (Geometric Shapes), 1973 | Gelatin silver print | $13,970 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Forced Labor (blue sand II), 2008 | Blue sand and plastic figurine on wooden shelf | $10,160 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Forty Years IIIB (hand over horizontal line 1973), 1973 | Chromogenic print | $8,188 | Sotheby's | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | The Drawing, 1941 | Mixed media | $5,375 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | "Dialogue", "Him" and "Eyes": Three Black and White Photographic Works | — | $4,800 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 9 | White Reconstruction, 1989 | Unique acrylic, pencil and collage, on heavy wove paper | $4,515 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1972 | Screenprint | $3,125 | Bonhams | May 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $10,160 |
| Photographs | 6 | $1,897 |
| Prints | 10 | $1,233 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $3,820 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Liliana Porter is an Argentine artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,000. 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 Liliana Porter sold in 2026 for $4,515, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Liliana Porter on OpeningBid →What is a Liliana Porter work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liliana Porter work is $1,000.
The median Liliana Porter print sells for $813 across 16 lots.
The median Liliana Porter photograph sells for $916 across 10 lots.
The median Liliana Porter work on paper sells for $2,758 across 4 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 | 17 | $813†‡ | $16,250 | 94.1% | 2026-03-13 |
| Paintings | 4 | $24,320‡ | $31,897‡ | 75% | 2019-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,758 | $5,375 | — | 2026-04-22 |
| Photography | 14 | $916†‡ | $13,970 | 71.4% | 2026-08-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Liliana Porter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $813 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $24,320, record $31,897. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Liliana Porter painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $762–$1,250†‡ | $1,216†‡ | $1,512 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $550–$2,531† | $725† | $16,250 |
† 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 | 2010 | $31,897‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $24,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $16,250 |
| Photography | 2024 | $13,970 |
| Photography | 2025 | $8,188 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,515 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,125 |
‡ 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 Liliana Porter worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liliana Porter work is $1,000. The median Liliana Porter print sells for $813 across 16 lots. The median Liliana Porter photograph sells for $916 across 10 lots. The median Liliana Porter work on paper sells for $2,758 across 4 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 Liliana Porter print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liliana Porter print is $813. 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 Liliana Porter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liliana Porter print is $16,250.
What is the average price of a Liliana Porter photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liliana Porter photograph is $916. 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 Liliana Porter's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liliana Porter photograph is $13,970.
What is Liliana Porter's auction record?
Liliana Porter's auction record is $31,897, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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