Roberto Burle Marx (1909–1994)
Roberto Burle Marx is a Brazilian artist with 165 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $17,410. 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 Roberto Burle Marx is recorded as sold in 2026 for $77,288; 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 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Burle Marx work is $17,410.
The median Roberto Burle Marx painting sells for $29,944 across 69 lots.
The median Roberto Burle Marx work on paper sells for $8,062 across 19 lots.
The median Roberto Burle Marx print sells for $875 across 10 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 | 10 | $875†‡ | $40,000 | — | 2024-05-18 |
| Paintings | 70 | $29,944‡ | $100,777‡ | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $8,062‡ | $12,500 | 95% | 2025-10-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $15,240 | $15,240 | — | 2025-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $82,302‡ | $100,777‡ | — | 2026-04-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roberto Burle Marx's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $875. Paintings (70 lots) median $29,944, record $100,777. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Roberto Burle Marx painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $82,302.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $638–$1,085†‡ | $750†‡ | $1,375 |
† 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) | 14 | $18,927–$35,817‡ | $26,927‡ | $50,665‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $22,462–$73,897‡ | $46,213‡ | $100,777‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,453–$10,458‡ | $8,585‡ | $12,500 |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $100,777‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $88,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $40,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $31,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $15,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $11,366‡ |
‡ 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 Roberto Burle Marx worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Burle Marx work is $17,410. The median Roberto Burle Marx painting sells for $29,944 across 69 lots. The median Roberto Burle Marx work on paper sells for $8,062 across 19 lots. The median Roberto Burle Marx print sells for $875 across 10 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 Roberto Burle Marx painting?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Burle Marx painting is $29,944. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Roberto Burle Marx's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Burle Marx painting is $100,777. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Roberto Burle Marx work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Burle Marx work on paper is $8,062. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Roberto Burle Marx's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Burle Marx work on paper is $12,500.
What is the average price of a large Roberto Burle Marx painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Roberto Burle Marx painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $46,213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Roberto Burle Marx painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roberto Burle Marx painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,927, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Roberto Burle Marx's auction record?
Roberto Burle Marx's auction record is $100,777, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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