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

# Petre Velicu (b. 1950)

## What is Petre Velicu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Petre Velicu at 4 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $548 including buyer’s premium (middle half $342–$822, n=9). The auction record is $1,100 for Masques (2026, Artmark (Bucharest)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masques, 2022 | Ulei pe pânză | $1,100 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Carnavalul măștilor | Ulei pe carton | $959 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Vestale, 2021 | Ulei pe carton | $822 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Composition au masque bleu | Huile sur toile | $784 | Ader | Mar 2016 |
| 5 | Carnaval, 2022 | Ulei pe pânză | $688 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Arlechin, 1989 | Ulei pe pânză | $548 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Arlechin la curtea regelui, 1987 | Ulei pe pfl | $342 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Cardinal, 1987 | Ulei pe pfl | $342 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Cărturar | Ulei pe pfl | $342 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Plimbare cu amicul mic, 1980 | Creioane colorate pe hârtie | $274 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $688 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $688 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Petre Velicu is a Romanian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $688. 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 Petre Velicu sold in 2026 for $822, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Petre Velicu works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Petre Velicu work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Petre Velicu work is $688.

The median Petre Velicu painting sells for $736 across 10 lots.

The median Petre Velicu work on paper sells for $274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $736† | $1,100 | 90.9% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $274 | $274 | — | 2026-09-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $618–$933† | $822† | $1,100 |

† 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 | 2026 | $1,100 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $959 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $274 |

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 Petre Velicu worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Petre Velicu work is $688. The median Petre Velicu painting sells for $736 across 10 lots. The median Petre Velicu work on paper sells for $274 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 the average price of a Petre Velicu painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Petre Velicu painting is $736. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Petre Velicu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Petre Velicu painting is $1,100.

### What is Petre Velicu's auction record?

Petre Velicu's auction record is $1,100, 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, “Petre Velicu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/petre-velicu (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.