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

# Manuel Serrano (1814–1883)

Manuel Serrano is a Mexican artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $38,367. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Manuel Serrano sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $51,434 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Manuel Serrano work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Serrano work is $38,367.

The median Manuel Serrano painting sells for $38,367 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $38,367† | $269,000 | 94.1% | 2025-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $25,717–$56,250† | $30,000† | $68,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $32,684–$63,900† | $46,341† | $269,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $269,000 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $70,500 |

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 Serrano worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Serrano work is $38,367. The median Manuel Serrano painting sells for $38,367 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Manuel Serrano painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manuel Serrano painting is $38,367. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Manuel Serrano's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Manuel Serrano painting is $269,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Manuel Serrano painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Manuel Serrano painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Manuel Serrano's auction record is $269,000, set in 2014.

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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 Serrano auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manuel-serrano (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.