> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/unknown-pre-columbian · updated 2026-11-02

# unknown Pre-Columbian

## What is unknown Pre-Columbian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for unknown Pre-Columbian at 5 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $399 including buyer’s premium (middle half $258–$921, n=15). The auction record is $10,160 for Seated skeleton (Mictantecuhtli) (2025, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated skeleton (Mictantecuhtli), 600-800 AD | Ceramics | $10,160 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | female figure, 550-950 AD | Terracotta | $5,625 | Wright | Feb 2018 |
| 3 | Poncho | Wool | $5,200 | Rago Arts | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Collection of two nose ornaments and one ear ornament | Copper | $1,905 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Collection of ten articles | Ceramics | $1,270 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Ocarina (whistle) | Terracotta | $1,143 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Bowl with zoomorphic legs | Agate | $1,071 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Foot vessel | Terracotta | $1,008 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Mezcala mask | Carved stone | $1,008 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Nayarit seated figure | Terracotta | $1,008 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 18 | $682 |
| Other | 17 | $441 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $563 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


unknown Pre-Columbian is a Pre-Columbian artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $542.

A work by unknown Pre-Columbian sold in 2026 for $665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a unknown Pre-Columbian work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a unknown Pre-Columbian work is $542.

The median unknown Pre-Columbian sculpture sells for $724 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $724 | $1,008 | 66.7% | 2023-10-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,008 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $441 |

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 unknown Pre-Columbian worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a unknown Pre-Columbian work is $542. The median unknown Pre-Columbian sculpture sells for $724 across 2 lots.

### What is unknown Pre-Columbian's auction record?

unknown Pre-Columbian's auction record is $10,160, set in 2025.

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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, “unknown Pre-Columbian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/unknown-pre-columbian (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.