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# Sergio de Castro (1922–2022)

## What is Sergio de Castro’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Sergio de Castro at 16 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,246 including buyer’s premium (middle half $867–$5,989, n=9). The auction record is $9,731 for L'atelier (2025, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'atelier, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $9,731 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1954 | Tempera sur papier (triptyque) | $8,983 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | L’Étagère, 1965 | Gouache sur papier monté sur toile | $8,546 | Ader | Feb 2021 |
| 4 | L’AS DE TREFLE, 1954 | Tempera on canvas | $7,731 | Tajan | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | L'ATELIER, 1965 | Signée et datée " | $7,187 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | Sud-Tunisien, 1922 | Painting | $6,809 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 7 | Terre grecque, 1966 | Huile sur toile | $5,989 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | PAYSAGE TUNISIEN, 1967 | Huile sur toile | $4,293 | Artcurial | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | Still Life | Oil on linen | $3,900 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2020 |
| 10 | Table-colonne (La Nuit), 1954 | Oil on paper | $3,764 | Tajan | Jun 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,832 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $946 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,019 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $718 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sergio de Castro is an Argentine artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,739. 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 Sergio de Castro is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,739; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sergio de Castro work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sergio de Castro work is $1,739.

The median Sergio de Castro painting sells for $3,832 across 28 lots.

The median Sergio de Castro work on paper sells for $574 across 23 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sergio de Castro paintings typically sell for $2,246–$4,230 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $3,832†‡ | $13,479† | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $574†‡ | $8,546 | 85.2% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,731† | $13,479† | — | 2025-06-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 21 | $2,246–$4,230†‡ | $3,376†‡ | $13,479† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 17 | $378–$718†‡ | $500†‡ | $1,653 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 1989 | $13,479† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,731 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $8,546 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,768 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Sergio de Castro worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sergio de Castro work is $1,739. The median Sergio de Castro painting sells for $3,832 across 28 lots. The median Sergio de Castro work on paper sells for $574 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sergio de Castro paintings typically sell for $2,246–$4,230 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Sergio de Castro painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sergio de Castro painting is $3,832. 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 Sergio de Castro's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sergio de Castro painting is $13,479. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,479 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Sergio de Castro work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sergio de Castro work on paper is $574. 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 Sergio de Castro's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sergio de Castro work on paper is $8,546.

### What is the average price of a medium Sergio de Castro painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sergio de Castro painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Sergio de Castro work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sergio de Castro work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Sergio de Castro's auction record?

Sergio de Castro's auction record is $13,479, set in 1989. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,479 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Sergio de Castro auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sergio-de-castro (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.