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

# Percival Lafer (b. 1936)

## What is Percival Lafer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Percival Lafer at 23 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,416 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,804–$8,133, n=19). The auction record is $25,411 for Suite de deux fauteuils et un repose pied (2026, Maison R&C). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suite de deux fauteuils et un repose pied, 1936 | Nubuck, jacaranda | $25,411 | Maison R&C | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Sofa, model MP-81, 1965 | Partridgewood | $19,050 | Wright | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Lounge suite (4), 1958 | Leather | $11,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | MP-61 lounge chairs, 1973 | Fiberglass | $10,795 | Wright | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | MP-61 lounge chairs, 1973 | Leather, lacquered fiberglass, rosewood | $9,600 | Wright | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | MP-61 lounge chairs, 1973 | Brazil, 1973 leather, lacquered fiberglass, rosewood | $9,600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Sofa, model MP 211, 1975 | Partridgewood | $8,515 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Lounge chairs, 1970 | Partridgewood | $8,190 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | armchairs, pair, 1960 | Leather | $7,500 | Wright | Mar 2009 |
| 10 | Modèle MP-01, 1936 | Wool | $6,665 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 45 | $3,125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $3,685 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $2,967 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Percival Lafer is a Brazilian artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,550. 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 Percival Lafer sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Percival Lafer work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Percival Lafer work is $2,550.

The median Percival Lafer sculpture sells for $4,978 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,978 | $4,978 | — | 2023-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,025† | $25,411 | — | 2026-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,978 |

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 Percival Lafer worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Percival Lafer work is $2,550. The median Percival Lafer sculpture sells for $4,978 across 1 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 Percival Lafer's auction record?

Percival Lafer's auction record is $25,411, set in 2026.

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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, “Percival Lafer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/percival-lafer (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.