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

# Maria Farrar (b. 1988)

## What is Maria Farrar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Maria Farrar at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $26,741 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,232–$35,101, n=8). The auction record is $160,747 for Wave (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wave, 2017 | Oil on canvas | $160,747 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 2 | Sailor | Painted | $113,686 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Saving my parents from drowning in the Shimonoseki Straits, 2017 | Oil on linen | $73,482 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 4 | Ganache Torte, 2018 | Painting | $64,153 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Birthday, 2016 | Oil paint | $51,363 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Tel Aviv, 2022 | Linen | $49,366 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Sailor, 2016 | Oil paint | $46,542 | Phillips | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Sachertorte, 2017 | Oil on linen | $42,448 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Brioche con Gelato, 2018 | Painting | $42,139 | Phillips | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | Birthday, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $41,679 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $37,166 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $42,293 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maria Farrar is a Filipino artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $30,909.

A work by Maria Farrar sold in 2025 for $42,448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maria Farrar work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Farrar work is $30,909.

The median Maria Farrar painting sells for $41,679 across 19 lots.

The median Maria Farrar work on paper sells for $4,237 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $41,679 | $160,747 | 90.5% | 2026-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,237 | $4,898 | — | 2025-03-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $27,953–$54,560 | $42,293 | $160,747 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $160,747 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $113,686 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,898 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,237 |

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 Maria Farrar worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Farrar work is $30,909. The median Maria Farrar painting sells for $41,679 across 19 lots. The median Maria Farrar work on paper sells for $4,237 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Maria Farrar painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Farrar painting is $41,679.

### What is Maria Farrar's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Farrar painting is $160,747.

### What is the average price of a large Maria Farrar painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Maria Farrar painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $42,293, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Maria Farrar's auction record?

Maria Farrar's auction record is $160,747, set in 2004.

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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, “Maria Farrar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maria-farrar (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.