> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/osgemeos · updated 2026-11-02

# Osgemeos (b. 1974)

## What is Osgemeos’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Osgemeos at 6 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $64,667 including buyer’s premium (middle half $17,411–$96,838, n=6). The auction record is $157,500 for Dentro do arco-iris, é assim (Within the Rainbow) (2020, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentro do arco-iris, é assim (Within the Rainbow), 2010 | Wood | $157,500 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | It is Supposed to be Raining But....., 2008 | Acrylic paint | $156,250 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas), 2012 | Mixed media | $122,612 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | All Connected, 2020 | Mixed media with sequins on MDF board, in artist's frame | $115,701 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Come Together, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $106,250 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 6 | O dia em que a Andorinha não voou, 2005 | Mixed media | $101,600 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 7 | Cleidilsom e Asvania, 2008 | Acrylic, latex, lights, spray paint and sequins on wooden tabletop | $100,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 8 | Horse (Caballo Marino) in three parts, 2008, 1974 | Acrylic, sequins, coloured thread and nails on plywood | $90,775 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Sem medo de ser feliz, 2010 | Acrylic, spray enamel, latex and sequins on panel | $82,550 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | As Três Amigas, 2008 | Acrylic and spray paint on panel | $62,500 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $110,976 |
| Paintings | 5 | $46,785 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $103,925 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Osgemeos is a Brazilian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $95,387.

A work by Osgemeos sold in 2025 for $101,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Osgemeos work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osgemeos work is $95,387.

The median Osgemeos painting sells for $53,978 across 4 lots.

The median Osgemeos work on paper sells for $7,620 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $53,978 | $156,250 | — | 2026-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $7,620 | $7,620 | — | 2025-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $115,701 | $157,500 | — | 2025-05-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $156,250 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $106,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,620 |

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 Osgemeos worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osgemeos work is $95,387. The median Osgemeos painting sells for $53,978 across 4 lots. The median Osgemeos work on paper sells for $7,620 across 1 lots.

### What is Osgemeos's auction record?

Osgemeos's auction record is $157,500, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Osgemeos auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/osgemeos (updated 2026-11-02).

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.