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# Onib Olmedo (1937–1996)

Onib Olmedo is a Filipino artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,277. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Onib Olmedo is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,568; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Onib Olmedo work worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Onib Olmedo work is $3,277.

The median Onib Olmedo work on paper sells for $2,252 across 90 lots.

The median Onib Olmedo painting sells for $12,797 across 43 lots.

The median Onib Olmedo print sells for $247 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Onib Olmedo work on papers typically sell for $1,989–$3,581 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Onib Olmedo paintings typically sell for $7,864–$17,063 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $247‡ | $247‡ | — | 2023-10-22 |
| Paintings | 48 | $12,797‡ | $101,254‡ | 89.6% | 2026-02-14 |
| Works on Paper | 130 | $2,252‡ | $68,005‡ | 69.2% | 2026-04-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $815‡ | $815‡ | — | 2020-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $29,314‡ | $101,254‡ | — | 2024-11-30 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Onib Olmedo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $247. Paintings (48 lots) median $12,797, record $101,254. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Onib Olmedo painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $29,314.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $7,864–$17,063‡ | $12,735‡ | $51,058‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $423–$1,444‡ | $693‡ | $2,697‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $1,989–$3,581‡ | $2,823‡ | $8,011‡ |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $101,254‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $68,005‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $51,058‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,011‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $815‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $247‡ |

‡ 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 Onib Olmedo worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Onib Olmedo work is $3,277. The median Onib Olmedo work on paper sells for $2,252 across 90 lots. The median Onib Olmedo painting sells for $12,797 across 43 lots. The median Onib Olmedo print sells for $247 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Onib Olmedo work on papers typically sell for $1,989–$3,581 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Onib Olmedo paintings typically sell for $7,864–$17,063 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Onib Olmedo work on paper?

Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Onib Olmedo work on paper is $2,252. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Onib Olmedo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Onib Olmedo work on paper is $68,005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Onib Olmedo painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Onib Olmedo painting is $12,797. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Onib Olmedo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Onib Olmedo painting is $101,254. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Onib Olmedo work on paper?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Onib Olmedo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,823, 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 Onib Olmedo painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Onib Olmedo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Onib Olmedo's auction record?

Onib Olmedo's auction record is $101,254, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.