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# Oswaldo Guayasamín (1920–1999)

## What is Oswaldo Guayasamín’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Oswaldo Guayasamín at 19 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $41,504 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,914–$81,103, n=19). The auction record is $237,500 for Los desesperados (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los desesperados, 1970 | Oil paint | $237,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Los amantes, from the series Huaycañán, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $201,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Paisaje de Quito, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $170,100 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Ternura, 1974 | Oil paint | $163,800 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Toro y cóndor, 1955 | Oil paint | $143,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 6 | Paisaje de Quito, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $139,700 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 7 | El Grito, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $131,250 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Flores secas fondo amarillo, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $127,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 9 | Madre y niño, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $126,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Cabeza de hombre, 1975 | Oil paint | $106,250 | Christie's | May 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $75,000 |
| Other | 8 | $15,200 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $6,095 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $88,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $50,800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,176 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Oswaldo Guayasamín is an Ecuadorian artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $30,240. 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 Oswaldo Guayasamín sold in 2026 for $41,504, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Oswaldo Guayasamín work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Oswaldo Guayasamín work worth?

Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswaldo Guayasamín work is $30,240.

The median Oswaldo Guayasamín painting sells for $66,606 across 70 lots.

The median Oswaldo Guayasamín print sells for $538 across 24 lots.

The median Oswaldo Guayasamín work on paper sells for $2,011 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Oswaldo Guayasamín paintings typically sell for $34,020–$87,500 (the middle half of 55 sold 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 | 24 | $538†‡ | $34,000‡ | — | 2026-07-30 |
| Paintings | 78 | $66,606†‡ | $237,500 | 89.7% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,011† | $7,837† | 63.2% | 2025-06-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,299‡ | $8,820 | — | 2024-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $131,250 | $237,500 | — | 2025-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Oswaldo Guayasamín's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $538. Paintings (78 lots) median $66,606, record $237,500. A typical Oswaldo Guayasamín painting sells for around 124× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $131,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $416–$784†‡ | $489†‡ | $3,854‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $265–$1,763†‡ | $430†‡ | $34,000‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $34,020–$87,500†‡ | $57,150†‡ | $201,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $75,000–$95,250 | $88,200 | $237,500 |

† 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) | 8 | $1,050–$1,975† | $1,301† | $2,176 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $237,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $201,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $34,000‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $8,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,837† |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $7,170 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,401† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,536 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Oswaldo Guayasamín worth?

Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswaldo Guayasamín work is $30,240. The median Oswaldo Guayasamín painting sells for $66,606 across 70 lots. The median Oswaldo Guayasamín print sells for $538 across 24 lots. The median Oswaldo Guayasamín work on paper sells for $2,011 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Oswaldo Guayasamín paintings typically sell for $34,020–$87,500 (the middle half of 55 sold 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 Oswaldo Guayasamín painting?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oswaldo Guayasamín painting is $66,606. 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 Oswaldo Guayasamín's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oswaldo Guayasamín painting is $237,500.

### What is the average price of a Oswaldo Guayasamín print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oswaldo Guayasamín print is $538. 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 Oswaldo Guayasamín's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oswaldo Guayasamín print is $34,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Oswaldo Guayasamín work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oswaldo Guayasamín work on paper is $2,011. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oswaldo Guayasamín's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oswaldo Guayasamín work on paper is $7,837. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,837 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Oswaldo Guayasamín painting?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oswaldo Guayasamín painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $57,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Oswaldo Guayasamín print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oswaldo Guayasamín print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Oswaldo Guayasamín's auction record?

Oswaldo Guayasamín's auction record is $237,500, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Oswaldo Guayasamín auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oswaldo-guayasamin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.