Sophia Vari (1940–2023)
What is Sophia Vari’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Sophia Vari at 13 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $36,146 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,046–$56,388, n=10). The auction record is $105,841 for Vent du Sud (2025, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vent du Sud, 1998 | Bronze polychrome et patine noire | $105,841 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 2 | La Parisienne, 2000 | Sculpture en bronze patiné et peinte | $88,778 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Sans titre (bronze patiné de couleur, aquarelle) | Bronze, patiné de couleur, aquarelle | $83,093 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2026 |
| 4 | Temps Suspendu, 1999 | Bronze | $68,750 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 5 | Nu allongé, circa 1978 | Bronze en patine noir sur base en marbre | $61,938 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 6 | Double Epée, 1997 | Patinated bronze | $60,480 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Hélène de Troie, 1986 | Bronze à patine noir | $39,736 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Heure matinale, 1998 | Painted bronze with green patina | $38,100 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | L'Interieure de la Pensée (The Interior of Thought), 2013 | Marble | $34,192 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Soirée du dimanche | Bronze à patine brune | $11,663 | Artcurial | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $50,108 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $22,148 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $11,663 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Sophia Vari is a Greek artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $11,663. 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 Sophia Vari sold in 2026 for $83,093, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophia Vari work is $11,663.
The median Sophia Vari sculpture sells for $38,100 across 13 lots.
The median Sophia Vari painting sells for $5,371 across 2 lots.
The median Sophia Vari work on paper sells for $5,419 across 3 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 | 3 | $5,371 | $6,195 | 66.7% | 2025-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,419 | $83,093 | — | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $38,100†‡ | $105,841 | 86.7% | 2025-12-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,202–$30,256‡ | $15,056‡ | $60,480 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $38,509–$82,068† | $50,837† | $105,841 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $105,841 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $88,778 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $83,093 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,195 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,419 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,546 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sophia Vari worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophia Vari work is $11,663. The median Sophia Vari sculpture sells for $38,100 across 13 lots. The median Sophia Vari painting sells for $5,371 across 2 lots. The median Sophia Vari work on paper sells for $5,419 across 3 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 Sophia Vari sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sophia Vari sculpture is $38,100. 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 Sophia Vari's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sophia Vari sculpture is $105,841.
What is Sophia Vari's auction record?
Sophia Vari's auction record is $105,841, set in 2025.
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