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

# Santiago Sierra (b. 1966)

Santiago Sierra is a Spanish artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,443. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Santiago Sierra sold in 2020 for $9,448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Santiago Sierra work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Santiago Sierra work is $8,443.

The median Santiago Sierra photograph sells for $8,750 across 13 lots.

The median Santiago Sierra sculpture sells for $9,495 across 2 lots.

The median Santiago Sierra print sells for $4,000 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | — | 2005-12-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $9,495 | $9,541 | 66.7% | 2020-05-15 |
| Photography | 14 | $8,750 | $29,281 | 92.9% | 2026-06-23 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $7,539–$10,260 | $8,750 | $29,281 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $29,281 |
| Photography | 2013 | $15,398 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $9,541 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $9,448 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $4,000 |

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 Santiago Sierra worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Santiago Sierra work is $8,443. The median Santiago Sierra photograph sells for $8,750 across 13 lots. The median Santiago Sierra sculpture sells for $9,495 across 2 lots. The median Santiago Sierra print sells for $4,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Santiago Sierra photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Santiago Sierra photograph is $8,750.

### What is Santiago Sierra's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Santiago Sierra photograph is $29,281.

### What is Santiago Sierra's auction record?

Santiago Sierra's auction record is $29,281, set in 2016.

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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, “Santiago Sierra auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/santiago-sierra (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.