Oscar Niemeyer (1907–2012)
What is Oscar Niemeyer’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for Oscar Niemeyer at 25 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,699–$25,957, n=23). The auction record is $58,047 for Chaise Rio Rocking-chair (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaise Rio Rocking-chair, 1907 | Rocking-chair | $58,047 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Aran lounge chairs | Chrome steel | $54,652 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | mod. Brazilia ON1, 1971 | Piètement et structure en acier brossé, assise et dossier tapissés de cuir noir | $54,090 | Artcurial | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | modèle Brazilia ON1, circa 1971 | Stainless steel, plastic and velvet upholstery | $51,327 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 5 | lounge chairs, 1972 | Leather | $44,400 | Wright | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Rio chaise lounge, 1978 | Chaise lounge | $40,000 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | 'Marquesa' bench, 1978 | , Brazil, ebonised wood and cane seat | $39,959 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 8 | Alta lounge chair and ottoman, 1971 | Sheepskin, stainless steel, Bakelite | $38,400 | Wright | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | lounge chairs, 1972 | Leather | $37,500 | Wright | Oct 2009 |
| 10 | lounge chair and ottoman, 1970 | Chrome steel | $37,200 | Wright | Dec 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 113 | $16,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 67 | $16,250 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $16,245 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $12,612 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Oscar Niemeyer is a Brazilian artist with 253 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $15,083. 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 Oscar Niemeyer sold in 2026 for $35,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Niemeyer work is $15,083.
The median Oscar Niemeyer sculpture sells for $15,946 across 14 lots.
The median Oscar Niemeyer work on paper sells for $4,622 across 10 lots.
The median Oscar Niemeyer print sells for $561 across 1 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 | 1 | $561 | $561 | — | 2017-06-01 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $4,622†‡ | $35,840 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $15,946‡ | $288,872‡ | 87.5% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $52,709†‡ | $288,872‡ | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,030–$16,278† | $6,893† | $35,840 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $11,717–$28,800 | $17,175 | $54,652 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,566–$16,685‡ | $14,396‡ | $288,872‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $288,872‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $54,652 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $35,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $561 |
‡ 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 Oscar Niemeyer worth?
Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Niemeyer work is $15,083. The median Oscar Niemeyer sculpture sells for $15,946 across 14 lots. The median Oscar Niemeyer work on paper sells for $4,622 across 10 lots. The median Oscar Niemeyer print sells for $561 across 1 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 Oscar Niemeyer sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Niemeyer sculpture is $15,946. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oscar Niemeyer's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Niemeyer sculpture is $288,872. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Oscar Niemeyer's auction record?
Oscar Niemeyer's auction record is $288,872, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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