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# Macario Vitalis (1898–1990)

## What is Macario Vitalis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 159 auction results for Macario Vitalis at 7 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,036 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,112–$5,418, n=12). The auction record is $30,287 for Levé de soleil sur le port (2013, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levé de soleil sur le port, 1954 | Huile sur toile | $30,287 | Ader | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Portrait de femme assise, 1952 | Huile sur toile | $17,897 | Ader | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1953 | Oil paint | $15,976 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Nature morte cubiste, 1946 | Huile sur isorel | $13,767 | Ader | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Les Blanchisseuses, 1947 | Huile sur toile | $10,152 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Village breton (autour de Plestins les Grèves), 1963 | Huile sur toile | $7,670 | Ader | May 2016 |
| 7 | Nature morte aux poissons, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $7,381 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 8 | Maternité | Huile sur toile | $6,884 | Ader | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Saint-Famille, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $6,671 | Ader | May 2015 |
| 10 | Bord de rivière | Huile sur toile | $6,207 | Ader | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $4,337 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $5,319 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $3,098 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 159 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Macario Vitalis is a Filipino artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $5,065. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Macario Vitalis is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,366; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Macario Vitalis work worth?

Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Macario Vitalis work is $5,065.

The median Macario Vitalis painting sells for $5,265 across 138 lots.

The median Macario Vitalis work on paper sells for $1,030 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Macario Vitalis paintings typically sell for $4,914–$11,414 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Macario Vitalis paintings typically sell for $2,337–$4,978 (the middle half of 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 155 | $5,265‡ | $58,145‡ | 89% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,030‡ | $3,905‡ | 85.7% | 2026-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $32,986‡ | $58,145‡ | — | 2025-09-13 |

‡ 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) | 57 | $2,337–$4,978‡ | $3,470‡ | $14,882‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $4,914–$11,414‡ | $7,294‡ | $58,145‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $561–$1,688‡ | $891‡ | $2,061‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,019–$1,859‡ | $1,040‡ | $3,905‡ |

‡ 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 | $58,145‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $41,532‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,905‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,061‡ |

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

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 Macario Vitalis worth?

Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Macario Vitalis work is $5,065. The median Macario Vitalis painting sells for $5,265 across 138 lots. The median Macario Vitalis work on paper sells for $1,030 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Macario Vitalis paintings typically sell for $4,914–$11,414 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Macario Vitalis paintings typically sell for $2,337–$4,978 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Macario Vitalis painting?

Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Macario Vitalis painting is $5,265. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Macario Vitalis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Macario Vitalis painting is $58,145. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Macario Vitalis work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Macario Vitalis work on paper is $1,030. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Macario Vitalis's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Macario Vitalis work on paper is $3,905. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Macario Vitalis painting?

Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Macario Vitalis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,294, 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 small Macario Vitalis painting?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Macario Vitalis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,470, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Macario Vitalis's auction record?

Macario Vitalis's auction record is $58,145, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Macario Vitalis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/macario-vitalis-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.