Omar Rayo (1928–2010)
Omar Rayo is a Colombian artist with 129 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $15,454. 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 Omar Rayo sold in 2024 for $24,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Omar Rayo work is $15,454.
The median Omar Rayo painting sells for $24,000 across 50 lots.
The median Omar Rayo print sells for $458 across 12 lots.
The median Omar Rayo work on paper sells for $618 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Omar Rayo paintings typically sell for $16,431–$30,000 (the middle half of 34 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 | 13 | $458† | $953 | 92.3% | 2026-08-29 |
| Paintings | 51 | $24,000†‡ | $125,000 | — | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $618†‡ | $941‡ | — | 2026-08-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $62,500 | $125,000 | — | 2018-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Omar Rayo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $458 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $24,000, record $125,000. A typical Omar Rayo painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $62,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $359–$735† | $494† | $953 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $16,431–$30,000†‡ | $21,875†‡ | $125,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $26,250–$46,460†‡ | $38,100†‡ | $62,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $125,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $75,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $953 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $941‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $840 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $294† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Omar Rayo worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Omar Rayo work is $15,454. The median Omar Rayo painting sells for $24,000 across 50 lots. The median Omar Rayo print sells for $458 across 12 lots. The median Omar Rayo work on paper sells for $618 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Omar Rayo paintings typically sell for $16,431–$30,000 (the middle half of 34 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 Omar Rayo painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Omar Rayo painting is $24,000. 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 Omar Rayo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Omar Rayo painting is $125,000.
What is the average price of a Omar Rayo print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Omar Rayo print is $458. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Omar Rayo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Omar Rayo print is $953.
What is the average price of a medium Omar Rayo painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Omar Rayo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Omar Rayo painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Omar Rayo painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $38,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Omar Rayo's auction record?
Omar Rayo's auction record is $125,000, set in 2017.
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