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

# Manuel Carbonell (1918–2011)

Manuel Carbonell is a Cuban artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,312. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Manuel Carbonell sold in 2024 for $3,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Manuel Carbonell work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Carbonell work is $1,312.

The median Manuel Carbonell sculpture sells for $1,225 across 14 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $1,225† | $10,000 | 77.8% | 2024-10-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $739–$4,831† | $1,225† | $10,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $10,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $8,750 |

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 Carbonell worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Carbonell work is $1,312. The median Manuel Carbonell sculpture sells for $1,225 across 14 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Manuel Carbonell sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manuel Carbonell sculpture is $1,225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Manuel Carbonell's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Manuel Carbonell sculpture is $10,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Manuel Carbonell sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Manuel Carbonell sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Manuel Carbonell's auction record?

Manuel Carbonell's auction record is $10,000, set in 2009.

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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 Carbonell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manuel-carbonell (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.