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# Roberto Magalhães

Roberto Magalhães is an artist with 211 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,613. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Roberto Magalhães is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,126; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Roberto Magalhães work worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Magalhães work is $4,613.

The median Roberto Magalhães painting sells for $7,626 across 67 lots.

The median Roberto Magalhães work on paper sells for $1,572 across 30 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Roberto Magalhães paintings typically sell for $4,728–$15,216 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | 67 | $7,626‡ | $27,380‡ | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $1,572‡ | $12,205‡ | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $22,640‡ | $27,380‡ | — | 2015-05-28 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,043–$4,583‡ | $2,672‡ | $7,626‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $4,728–$15,216‡ | $8,890‡ | $27,380‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,432–$5,640‡ | $1,757‡ | $12,205‡ |

‡ 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 | $27,380‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $22,879‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $12,205‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $9,533‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Roberto Magalhães worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Magalhães work is $4,613. The median Roberto Magalhães painting sells for $7,626 across 67 lots. The median Roberto Magalhães work on paper sells for $1,572 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Roberto Magalhães paintings typically sell for $4,728–$15,216 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Roberto Magalhães painting?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Magalhães painting is $7,626. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roberto Magalhães's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Magalhães painting is $27,380. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Roberto Magalhães work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Magalhães work on paper is $1,572. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roberto Magalhães's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Magalhães work on paper is $12,205. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Roberto Magalhães painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roberto Magalhães painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,890, 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 small Roberto Magalhães work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roberto Magalhães work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roberto Magalhães's auction record?

Roberto Magalhães's auction record is $27,380, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Roberto Magalhães auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/roberto-magalhaes (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.