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# Lucas Arruda (b. 1983)

## What is Lucas Arruda’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Lucas Arruda at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $142,962 including buyer’s premium (middle half $74,503–$324,562, n=12). The auction record is $487,650 for Untitled (2020, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Painted | $487,650 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2013 | Oil paint | $487,650 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2013 | Oil paint | $485,159 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled from the series Deserto-Modelo, 2013 | Oil paint | $484,782 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled from the series Deserto-Modelo | Painted | $484,782 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled from the series Deserto-Modelo | Painted | $414,074 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled from the series Deserto-Modelo, 2012 | Oil paint | $414,074 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (from the series Deserto-Modelo), 2013 | Oil paint | $397,896 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (from the Deserto-Modelo series), 2014 | Oil paint | $390,900 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled (from the Deserto-Modelo series), 2012 | Oil paint | $386,483 | Christie's | May 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $242,479 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $269,338 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $196,445 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lucas Arruda is a Brazilian artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $234,700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lucas Arruda sold in 2025 for $317,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lucas Arruda work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas Arruda work is $234,700.

The median Lucas Arruda painting sells for $234,700 across 47 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Lucas Arruda paintings typically sell for $111,256–$320,675 (the middle half of 28 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 47 | $234,700‡ | $487,650 | — | 2026-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 38 | $267,591 | $487,650 | — | 2026-03-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $111,256–$320,675 | $196,445 | $414,074 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $132,387–$441,339‡ | $261,475‡ | $487,650 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $487,650 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $487,650 |

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 Lucas Arruda worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas Arruda work is $234,700. The median Lucas Arruda painting sells for $234,700 across 47 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lucas Arruda paintings typically sell for $111,256–$320,675 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lucas Arruda painting?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucas Arruda painting is $234,700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lucas Arruda's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucas Arruda painting is $487,650.

### What is the average price of a small Lucas Arruda painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lucas Arruda painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $196,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Lucas Arruda painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lucas Arruda painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $261,475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lucas Arruda's auction record?

Lucas Arruda's auction record is $487,650, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lucas Arruda auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lucas-arruda (updated 2026-11-01).

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.