> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manuel-valencia · updated 2026-11-02

# Manuel Valencia (1856–1935)

## What is Manuel Valencia’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Manuel Valencia at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $500–$788, n=11). The auction record is $10,000 for Yosemite Valley (2017, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yosemite Valley, 1856 | Oil on canvas | $10,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | 17 Mile Ride - Monterey, California | Oil on canvas | $9,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Outside the Heads near Golden Gate, S.F., Cal., 1856 | Painting | $5,625 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Inside the Ruins of Carmel Mission | Oil on canvas | $5,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | Manuel Valencia (1856-1935 Sacramento, CA) | Oil on canvas | $4,800 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Carmel Mission, 1856 | Painting | $4,750 | Bonhams | Feb 2014 |
| 7 | Manuel Valencia (1856-1935 Sacramento, CA) | Oil on canvas | $3,900 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Manuel Valencia (1856-1935 Sacramento, CA) | Oil on canvas | $3,162 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Manuel Valencia (1856-1935 Sacramento, CA) | Oil on burlap | $3,162 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2009 |
| 10 | Marin County | Oil on board | $2,857 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $939 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $1,435 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $900 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Manuel Valencia is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,338. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Manuel Valencia sold in 2024 for $2,857, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Manuel Valencia work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Valencia work is $1,338.

The median Manuel Valencia painting sells for $1,300 across 35 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Manuel Valencia paintings typically sell for $688–$3,244 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 45 | $1,300† | $10,000 | 77.8% | 2026-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,000 | $10,000 | — | 2020-11-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $638–$2,125† | $918† | $3,162 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $688–$3,244 | $1,495 | $9,000 |

† 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 | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,000 |

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 Valencia worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Valencia work is $1,338. The median Manuel Valencia painting sells for $1,300 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Manuel Valencia paintings typically sell for $688–$3,244 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manuel Valencia painting is $1,300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Manuel Valencia painting is $10,000.

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

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Manuel Valencia painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Manuel Valencia painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Manuel Valencia painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Manuel Valencia's auction record is $10,000, set in 2017.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Manuel Valencia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manuel-valencia (updated 2026-11-02).

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.