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# Sebastian Salgado (b. 1944)

Sebastian Salgado is a Brazilian artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,849.

A work by Sebastian Salgado sold in 2012 for $10,957, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sebastian Salgado work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebastian Salgado work is $6,849.

The median Sebastian Salgado photograph sells for $6,494 across 9 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 10 | $6,494 | $11,161 | 90% | 2016-02-21 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,671–$10,608 | $8,383 | $11,161 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $11,161 |
| Photography | 2012 | $10,957 |

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 Sebastian Salgado worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebastian Salgado work is $6,849. The median Sebastian Salgado photograph sells for $6,494 across 9 lots.

### What is Sebastian Salgado's auction record?

Sebastian Salgado's auction record is $11,161, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.