Orlando Pelayo (1920–1990)
What is Orlando Pelayo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Orlando Pelayo at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,077 including buyer’s premium (middle half $336–$1,346, n=5). The auction record is $4,994 for The Guitar Player (2006, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Guitar Player | Oil on canvas | $4,994 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 2 | The Guitar Player | Oil on canvas | $4,994 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 3 | Elle loge au couvent des nones déchaussées, 1965 | Huile sur toile | $4,352 | Ader | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | The Guitar Player | Oil on canvas | $3,173 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2005 |
| 5 | Composition | Huile sur toile | $3,019 | Ader | May 2019 |
| 6 | Terre d'Espagne | Huile sur toile | $2,253 | Ader | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Un Bouffon, 1963 | Huile sur papier marouflé sur toile | $2,061 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACTION) | Oil on canvas | $1,346 | Waddingtons | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Nature morte | Huile sur toile | $1,294 | Ader | May 2019 |
| 10 | CAVALIER | Oil on panel | $1,077 | Waddingtons | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,320 |
| Other | 6 | $455 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $648 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Orlando Pelayo is a Spanish artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $726. 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 Orlando Pelayo sold in 2026 for $1,346, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Orlando Pelayo on OpeningBid →What is a Orlando Pelayo work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orlando Pelayo work is $726.
The median Orlando Pelayo painting sells for $1,346 across 21 lots.
The median Orlando Pelayo print sells for $425 across 9 lots.
The median Orlando Pelayo work on paper sells for $556 across 10 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 | 14 | $425†‡ | $650‡ | 64.3% | 2025-07-02 |
| Paintings | 29 | $1,346†‡ | $4,994 | 72.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $556†‡ | $1,003‡ | 76.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,994‡ | $5,091‡ | — | 2024-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Orlando Pelayo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $425 with 64.3% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $1,346, record $4,994. A typical Orlando Pelayo painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,994.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $594–$1,119‡ | $721‡ | $2,061 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,333–$3,468† | $1,981† | $4,994 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $174–$492†‡ | $243†‡ | $746 |
† 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 | 2006 | $4,994 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $4,994 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,003‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $773‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $650‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $559‡ |
‡ 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 Orlando Pelayo worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orlando Pelayo work is $726. The median Orlando Pelayo painting sells for $1,346 across 21 lots. The median Orlando Pelayo print sells for $425 across 9 lots. The median Orlando Pelayo work on paper sells for $556 across 10 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 Orlando Pelayo painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Orlando Pelayo painting is $1,346. 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 Orlando Pelayo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Orlando Pelayo painting is $4,994.
What is the average price of a Orlando Pelayo print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Orlando Pelayo print is $425. 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 Orlando Pelayo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Orlando Pelayo print is $650. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Orlando Pelayo work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Orlando Pelayo work on paper is $556. 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 Orlando Pelayo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Orlando Pelayo work on paper is $1,003. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Orlando Pelayo painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Orlando Pelayo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Orlando Pelayo's auction record?
Orlando Pelayo's auction record is $5,091, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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