Napoleon Abueva (1930–2018)
Napoleon Abueva is a Filipino artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,643. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Napoleon Abueva is recorded as sold in 2024 for $54,602; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Napoleon Abueva on OpeningBid →What is a Napoleon Abueva work worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Napoleon Abueva work is $3,643.
The median Napoleon Abueva sculpture sells for $4,218 across 49 lots.
The median Napoleon Abueva work on paper sells for $504 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Napoleon Abueva sculptures typically sell for $1,756–$6,161 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $504‡ | $942‡ | — | 2024-10-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 71 | $4,218‡ | $54,602‡ | 69% | 2024-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $27,934‡ | $54,602‡ | — | 2024-11-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,756–$6,161‡ | $2,688‡ | $25,867‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,779–$9,586‡ | $4,942‡ | $23,482‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $14,764–$24,795‡ | $18,590‡ | $54,602‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $54,602‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $25,867‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $942‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $515‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Napoleon Abueva worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Napoleon Abueva work is $3,643. The median Napoleon Abueva sculpture sells for $4,218 across 49 lots. The median Napoleon Abueva work on paper sells for $504 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Napoleon Abueva sculptures typically sell for $1,756–$6,161 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Napoleon Abueva sculpture?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Napoleon Abueva sculpture is $4,218. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Napoleon Abueva's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Napoleon Abueva sculpture is $54,602. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Napoleon Abueva sculpture?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Napoleon Abueva sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Napoleon Abueva sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Napoleon Abueva sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,942, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Napoleon Abueva's auction record?
Napoleon Abueva's auction record is $54,602, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Napoleon Abueva record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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