Oswaldo Goeldi (1895–1961)
Oswaldo Goeldi is a Brazilian artist with 201 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,986. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Oswaldo Goeldi is recorded as sold in 2025 for $15,363; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswaldo Goeldi work is $3,986.
The median Oswaldo Goeldi print sells for $3,483 across 88 lots.
The median Oswaldo Goeldi work on paper sells for $4,934 across 34 lots.
The median Oswaldo Goeldi painting sells for $5,375 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Oswaldo Goeldi prints typically sell for $1,882–$6,588 (the middle half of 46 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 | 88 | $3,483‡ | $74,671‡ | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 3 | $5,375‡ | $8,056‡ | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $4,934‡ | $7,985‡ | — | 2024-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $25,721‡ | $74,671‡ | — | 2025-11-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Oswaldo Goeldi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (88 lots) median $3,483. Paintings (3 lots) median $5,375, record $8,056. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $25,721.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,882–$6,588‡ | $3,465‡ | $17,423‡ |
‡ 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) | 12 | $3,369–$5,918‡ | $4,934‡ | $7,985‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $74,671‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $17,423‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,056‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $7,985‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $6,251‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,693‡ |
‡ 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 Oswaldo Goeldi worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswaldo Goeldi work is $3,986. The median Oswaldo Goeldi print sells for $3,483 across 88 lots. The median Oswaldo Goeldi work on paper sells for $4,934 across 34 lots. The median Oswaldo Goeldi painting sells for $5,375 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oswaldo Goeldi prints typically sell for $1,882–$6,588 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Oswaldo Goeldi print?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oswaldo Goeldi print is $3,483. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oswaldo Goeldi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oswaldo Goeldi print is $74,671. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Oswaldo Goeldi work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oswaldo Goeldi work on paper is $4,934. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oswaldo Goeldi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oswaldo Goeldi work on paper is $7,985. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Oswaldo Goeldi print?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oswaldo Goeldi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,465, 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 small Oswaldo Goeldi work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oswaldo Goeldi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,934, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oswaldo Goeldi's auction record?
Oswaldo Goeldi's auction record is $74,671, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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