Olga de Amaral (b. 1932)
What is Olga de Amaral’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 104 auction results for Olga de Amaral at 13 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $524,700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $376,050–$784,866, n=28). The auction record is $3,125,000 for Pueblo H (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pueblo H, 2011 | Acrylic paint | $3,125,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Umbra E, 2015 | Linen, gesso, acrylic paint, Japanese paper and gold leaf | $1,677,000 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 3 | Imagen perdida 27, 1996 | Handwoven linen and gold leaf | $1,168,400 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 4 | Imagen Paisaje I, 2006 | Linen, gesso, acrylic, Japanese paper, gold and silver leaf | $1,143,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 5 | Paisaje heredado 4, 2002 | Acrylic paint | $1,143,000 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Tierra y oro 5, 1985 | Wool, horsehair, and gold leaf | $960,000 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Poblado L, 2016 | Lin, gesso, acrylique, papier japonais et feuille d’or | $894,866 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Alquimia 62, 1987 | Acrylic paint | $748,200 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Obra 500, 1987 | Linen | $698,500 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Paisaje heredado 3, 1995 | Acrylic paint | $698,500 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 45 | $201,600 |
| Paintings | 41 | $200,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 71 | $226,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $85,462 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $36,410 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 104 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Olga de Amaral is a Colombian artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $189,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Olga de Amaral sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $425,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olga de Amaral work is $189,000.
The median Olga de Amaral painting sells for $201,600 across 47 lots.
The median Olga de Amaral work on paper sells for $117,131 across 4 lots.
The median Olga de Amaral print sells for $2,540 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Olga de Amaral paintings typically sell for $128,125–$385,900 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,540 | $2,540 | — | 2025-10-15 |
| Paintings | 48 | $201,600† | $748,200 | 97.9% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $117,131‡ | $448,000 | — | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 71 | $270,000†‡ | $3.1M | — | 2026-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Olga de Amaral's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $2,540. Paintings (48 lots) median $201,600, record $748,200. A typical Olga de Amaral painting sells for around 79× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 71 lots) the median is $270,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $50,225–$417,941 | $176,400 | $603,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $128,125–$385,900† | $203,925† | $748,200 |
† 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 | 2025 | $748,200 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $698,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $448,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $119,062 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,540 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olga de Amaral worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olga de Amaral work is $189,000. The median Olga de Amaral painting sells for $201,600 across 47 lots. The median Olga de Amaral work on paper sells for $117,131 across 4 lots. The median Olga de Amaral print sells for $2,540 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Olga de Amaral paintings typically sell for $128,125–$385,900 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Olga de Amaral painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olga de Amaral painting is $201,600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olga de Amaral's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olga de Amaral painting is $748,200.
What is the average price of a large Olga de Amaral painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Olga de Amaral painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $203,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olga de Amaral's auction record?
Olga de Amaral's auction record is $3,125,000, set in 2025.
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