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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Napoleon Abueva auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/napoleon-abueva (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.