> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manuel-calvo · updated 2026-11-01

# Manuel (1934–2018)

Manuel is a Spanish artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,123. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Manuel is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,268; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Manuel work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel work is $1,123.

The median Manuel painting sells for $1,696 across 2 lots.

The median Manuel work on paper sells for $225 across 1 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 | 2 | $1,696‡ | $2,268‡ | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $225 | $225 | 50% | 2025-07-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,268‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,123‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $225 |

‡ 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 Manuel worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel work is $1,123. The median Manuel painting sells for $1,696 across 2 lots. The median Manuel work on paper sells for $225 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Manuel's auction record?

Manuel's auction record is $2,268, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Manuel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manuel-calvo (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.