Lita Albuquerque (b. 1946)
What is Lita Albuquerque’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Lita Albuquerque at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,308 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,506–$7,816, n=18). The auction record is $49,020 for Event Horizon (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event Horizon, 2004 | Panel | $49,020 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Auric Field Solar Flash (Gold au2), 2017 | Pigment on panel and 24k gold on resin | $44,100 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled or Auric Field or Lunar Flash | Black and blue pigment on panel with 24k gold leaf on resin | $28,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (Auric Field), 2020 | Twelve karat white gold leaf, resin and pigment on panel | $20,320 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (from the Fibonacci series), 1998 | Wax | $19,530 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (Blue line), 1946 | Acrylic | $17,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1946 | Resin | $15,360 | Bonhams | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Metallic Ascent, 1946 | Resin | $15,300 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Time and Earth #1, 1946 | Copper, steel, granite, and pigment | $14,080 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Auric Field Solar Flash, 2008 | Black and blue pigment on panel with 24k gold leaf on resin | $11,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $7,500 |
| Other | 17 | $5,000 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,375 |
| Prints | 12 | $895 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $5,512 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $3,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,032 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Lita Albuquerque is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,750. 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 Lita Albuquerque sold in 2026 for $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lita Albuquerque work is $3,750.
The median Lita Albuquerque print sells for $940 across 15 lots.
The median Lita Albuquerque painting sells for $5,144 across 10 lots.
The median Lita Albuquerque work on paper sells for $4,688 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 | 19 | $940 | $5,250 | 78.9% | 2026-07-30 |
| Paintings | 11 | $5,144† | $49,020 | 90.9% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $4,688 | $8,750 | 66.7% | 2020-05-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $6,562 | $44,100 | 66.7% | 2025-06-26 |
| Photography | 4 | $1,500 | $2,000 | 50% | 2022-03-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $44,100 | $49,020 | — | 2025-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Lita Albuquerque's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $940 with 78.9% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $5,144, record $49,020. A typical Lita Albuquerque painting sells for around 5.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $44,100.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $226–$1,397 | $772 | $2,064 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $850–$1,452 | $940 | $5,250 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,088–$10,000† | $5,144† | $49,020 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $49,020 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $44,100 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $17,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,352 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lita Albuquerque worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lita Albuquerque work is $3,750. The median Lita Albuquerque print sells for $940 across 15 lots. The median Lita Albuquerque painting sells for $5,144 across 10 lots. The median Lita Albuquerque work on paper sells for $4,688 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 Lita Albuquerque print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lita Albuquerque print is $940.
What is Lita Albuquerque's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lita Albuquerque print is $5,250.
What is the average price of a Lita Albuquerque painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lita Albuquerque painting is $5,144. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lita Albuquerque's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lita Albuquerque painting is $49,020.
What is Lita Albuquerque's auction record?
Lita Albuquerque's auction record is $49,020, set in 2025.
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