Osvaldo Salas (1914–1992)
What is Osvaldo Salas’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Osvaldo Salas at 9 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $573 including buyer’s premium (middle half $511–$602, n=12). The auction record is $4,000 for Con Hemingway (Fidel Castro with Ernest Hemingway) (2023, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Con Hemingway (Fidel Castro and Ernest Hemingway), 1914 | Gelatin silver print | $3,300 | Bonhams | May 2008 |
| 2 | Che, 1964 | Ink | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Che Guevera, circa 1962 | Ink | $1,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2011 |
| 4 | Che Guevara | Cartes-de-visite | $1,514 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Con Hemingway, 1960 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,500 | Wright | Jan 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Con Hemingway (Fidel Castro with Ernest Hemingway), 1960 | Ink | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Con Hemingway (Fidel Castro with Ernest Hemingway), 1960 | Ink | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Con Hemingway (Fidel Castro with Ernest Hemingway.), 1960 | Ink | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Con Hemingway (Fidel Castro with Ernest Hemingway), 1960 | Ink | $2,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2020 |
| 5 | Con Hemingway (Fidel Castro with Ernest Hemingway), 1960 | Silver print | $2,032 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 43 | $703 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $781 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $516 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Osvaldo Salas is a Cuban artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $735. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Osvaldo Salas sold in 2026 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Osvaldo Salas record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Osvaldo Salas on OpeningBid →What is a Osvaldo Salas work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osvaldo Salas work is $735.
The median Osvaldo Salas photograph sells for $712 across 40 lots.
The median Osvaldo Salas print sells for $2,032 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Osvaldo Salas photographs typically sell for $568–$1,377 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,032 | $2,032 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 42 | $712† | $4,000 | 95.2% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,300 | $4,000 | — | 2023-02-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $568–$1,377 | $735 | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $418–$795† | $610† | $851† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $4,000 |
| Photography | 2008 | $3,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,032 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Osvaldo Salas worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osvaldo Salas work is $735. The median Osvaldo Salas photograph sells for $712 across 40 lots. The median Osvaldo Salas print sells for $2,032 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Osvaldo Salas photographs typically sell for $568–$1,377 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Osvaldo Salas photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Osvaldo Salas photograph is $712. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Osvaldo Salas's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Osvaldo Salas photograph is $4,000.
What is the average price of a small Osvaldo Salas photograph?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Osvaldo Salas photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Osvaldo Salas's auction record?
Osvaldo Salas's auction record is $4,000, set in 2023.
See the full Osvaldo Salas record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Osvaldo Salas on OpeningBid →