Palanca (1968–2014)
What is Palanca’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Palanca at 5 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $519–$614, n=6). The auction record is $3,276 for Untitled (three works) (2023, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (three works), 1996 | Ink | $3,276 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (pastel on cardboard), 1968 | Cardboard | $1,386 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Handsome Devil, 2002 | Pencil and pastel on paper | $1,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2024 |
| 4 | Couples Sudormo y Gamarro; Paja Brava; Untitled, 1993 | Pencil | $1,197 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (two works), 2002 | Pastel | $1,134 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1997 | Painting | $1,048 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2023 |
| 7 | Study for Untitled (Orgy scene), 1998 | Ink on paper | $875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| 8 | Draguar and Friends, 1998 | Ink | $699 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (ink on paper), 1999 | Ink | $635 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Draguar and Friends, 1998 | Ink on paper | $550 | Rago Arts | Aug 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $667 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $875 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Palanca is a Peruvian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $875.
A work by Palanca sold in 2024 for $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Palanca on OpeningBid →What is a Palanca work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Palanca work is $875.
The median Palanca work on paper sells for $875 across 9 lots.
The median Palanca painting sells for $1,048 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,048 | $1,048 | — | 2023-08-01 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $875 | $3,276 | 90% | 2025-08-01 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $635–$1,197 | $875 | $3,276 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,276 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,250 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,048 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Palanca worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Palanca work is $875. The median Palanca work on paper sells for $875 across 9 lots. The median Palanca painting sells for $1,048 across 1 lots.
What is Palanca's auction record?
Palanca's auction record is $3,276, set in 2023.
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