Los Carpinteros (1992–2018)
What is Los Carpinteros’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Los Carpinteros at 19 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $450–$10,518, n=17). The auction record is $88,200 for Un peso (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Un peso, 1991 | Wood construction with inlaid lead and metal hinges | $88,200 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | DAM, VANITE, 1994 | Oil paint | $50,400 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 3 | La lengua de la tierra | Watercolor on paper | $50,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 4 | El barrio, 2004 | Watercolor on paper | $40,000 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Piscina Arena, 2004 | Charcoal | $37,500 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Motores enterrados, 2015 | Ink | $36,540 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2024 |
| 7 | El pueblo, 2004 | Graphite | $35,000 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 8 | Yacimiento (Tríptico), 2014 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $32,760 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 9 | La Panera | Wood assemblage | $32,500 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 10 | Plano de la Habana, 2003 | Watercolor, charcoal and graphite on paper | $32,500 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $16,425 |
| Other | 7 | $16,250 |
| Works on paper | 53 | $12,600 |
| Photographs | 6 | $450 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $20,960 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $11,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Los Carpinteros is a Cuban artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $12,539. 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 Los Carpinteros sold in 2026 for $21,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Los Carpinteros on OpeningBid →What is a Los Carpinteros work worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Los Carpinteros work is $12,539.
The median Los Carpinteros work on paper sells for $15,000 across 57 lots.
The median Los Carpinteros sculpture sells for $16,619 across 19 lots.
The median Los Carpinteros painting sells for $10,200 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Los Carpinteros work on papers typically sell for $7,500–$16,250 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Los Carpinteros work on papers typically sell for $13,061–$31,875 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 4 | $2,670† | $3,500 | — | 2021-01-23 |
| Paintings | 10 | $10,200 | $50,400 | 70% | 2025-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 75 | $15,000†‡ | $50,000 | 76% | 2026-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $16,619‡ | $88,200 | 76% | 2026-07-29 |
| Photography | 7 | $450 | $450 | — | 2025-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $50,000 | $88,200 | — | 2022-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Los Carpinteros's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,670. Paintings (10 lots) median $10,200, record $50,400. A typical Los Carpinteros painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $50,000.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $7,500–$16,250‡ | $11,875‡ | $21,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $13,061–$31,875†‡ | $19,203†‡ | $50,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $14,052–$20,709‡ | $16,843‡ | $88,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $16,160–$23,604‡ | $19,190‡ | $32,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $412–$450 | $450 | $450 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $88,200 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $50,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $50,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $40,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $32,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $23,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,891 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Los Carpinteros worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Los Carpinteros work is $12,539. The median Los Carpinteros work on paper sells for $15,000 across 57 lots. The median Los Carpinteros sculpture sells for $16,619 across 19 lots. The median Los Carpinteros painting sells for $10,200 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Los Carpinteros work on papers typically sell for $7,500–$16,250 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Los Carpinteros work on papers typically sell for $13,061–$31,875 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Los Carpinteros work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Los Carpinteros work on paper is $15,000. 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 Los Carpinteros's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Los Carpinteros work on paper is $50,000.
What is the average price of a Los Carpinteros sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Los Carpinteros sculpture is $16,619. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Los Carpinteros's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Los Carpinteros sculpture is $88,200.
What is the average price of a medium Los Carpinteros work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Los Carpinteros work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,875, 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 large Los Carpinteros work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Los Carpinteros work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,203, 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 Los Carpinteros's auction record?
Los Carpinteros's auction record is $88,200, set in 2022.
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