Olga Costa (1913–1993)
Olga Costa is a Mexican artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,710. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Olga Costa sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $4,820 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Olga Costa on OpeningBid →What is a Olga Costa work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olga Costa work is $3,710.
The median Olga Costa painting sells for $10,000 across 23 lots.
The median Olga Costa work on paper sells for $1,630 across 11 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 | 27 | $10,000† | $100,000 | 85.2% | 2025-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,630† | $12,500 | 91.7% | 2025-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $57,150 | $100,000 | — | 2024-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,963–$10,620† | $6,910† | $11,891† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $5,008–$23,546† | $11,400† | $57,150 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,178–$2,181† | $1,630† | $3,600† |
† 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 | $100,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $57,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,600† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olga Costa worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olga Costa work is $3,710. The median Olga Costa painting sells for $10,000 across 23 lots. The median Olga Costa work on paper sells for $1,630 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Olga Costa painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olga Costa painting is $10,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olga Costa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olga Costa painting is $100,000.
What is the average price of a Olga Costa work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olga Costa work on paper is $1,630. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olga Costa's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olga Costa work on paper is $12,500.
What is the average price of a medium Olga Costa painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olga Costa painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olga Costa's auction record?
Olga Costa's auction record is $100,000, set in 2017.
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