Luis González Palma (b. 1957)
What is Luis González Palma’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Luis González Palma at 13 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,980 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,366–$2,810, n=11). The auction record is $12,280 for Complicidad de la conciencia (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complicidad de la conciencia | Fifteen hand-painted gelatin silver prints taped together | $12,280 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 2 | La unica esperanza and Inri; 2 Works | — | $9,375 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | La Dolorosa | Three gelatin silver prints with applied paint and satin ribbon, mounted to hand-painted wooden board | $8,750 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | 1465-1470 (Bellini), from La Luz de la Mente, 2005 | — | $7,761 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Costume of a Dragonfly, 1995 | Gelatin silver prints | $7,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 6 | El Silencio, 1957 | Gravure | $7,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | La Luna, 1957 | Gelatin silver prints | $6,875 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 8 | JUALA DE TERNURA (CAGE OF TENDERNESS), 1983 | Signé | $6,467 | Artcurial | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Coronación II, 1990 | A unique object, 3 toned gelatin silver prints with collaged manuscript fragment, hinged together on the reverse | $6,250 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Hombre Triste, 1957 | Gelatin silver print with handcoloring and collage elements | $8,750 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 30 | $3,308 |
| Other | 21 | $2,560 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $2,735 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Luis González Palma is a Guatemalan artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,050. 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 Luis González Palma sold in 2025 for $4,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luis González Palma work is $3,050.
The median Luis González Palma photograph sells for $3,060 across 43 lots.
The median Luis González Palma print sells for $2,560 across 9 lots.
The median Luis González Palma work on paper sells for $4,312 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Luis González Palma photographs typically sell for $1,800–$4,320 (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 | 11 | $2,560† | $7,500 | 81.8% | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,312 | $6,250 | — | 2021-05-27 |
| Photography | 53 | $3,060†‡ | $23,156 | 81.1% | 2025-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $9,375 | $23,156 | — | 2020-07-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $699–$3,050† | $1,524† | $5,795 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,404–$5,036† | $2,000† | $6,467 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,800–$4,320†‡ | $3,146†‡ | $23,156 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $23,156 |
| Photography | 2013 | $12,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $5,795 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Luis González Palma worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luis González Palma work is $3,050. The median Luis González Palma photograph sells for $3,060 across 43 lots. The median Luis González Palma print sells for $2,560 across 9 lots. The median Luis González Palma work on paper sells for $4,312 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Luis González Palma photographs typically sell for $1,800–$4,320 (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 Luis González Palma photograph?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luis González Palma photograph is $3,060. 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 Luis González Palma's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Luis González Palma photograph is $23,156.
What is the average price of a Luis González Palma print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luis González Palma print is $2,560. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Luis González Palma's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Luis González Palma print is $7,500.
What is the average price of a medium Luis González Palma photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Luis González Palma photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,146, 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 small Luis González Palma photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Luis González Palma photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Luis González Palma's auction record?
Luis González Palma's auction record is $23,156, set in 2010.
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