Philippe Cara Costea (1925–2006)
Philippe Cara Costea is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $142. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Philippe Cara Costea is recorded as sold in 2026 for $153; 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 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Cara Costea work is $142.
The median Philippe Cara Costea painting sells for $164 across 10 lots.
The median Philippe Cara Costea work on paper sells for $66 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $164‡ | $3,020‡ | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $66‡ | $70‡ | — | 2025-09-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $112–$196‡ | $164‡ | $527‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,020‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $527‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $70‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $66‡ |
‡ 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 Philippe Cara Costea worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Cara Costea work is $142. The median Philippe Cara Costea painting sells for $164 across 10 lots. The median Philippe Cara Costea work on paper sells for $66 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Philippe Cara Costea's auction record?
Philippe Cara Costea's auction record is $3,020, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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