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# Vasco COSTA (1917–1986)

Vasco COSTA is an artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $278.

A work by Vasco COSTA sold in 2014 for $1,137, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vasco COSTA work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasco COSTA work is $278.

The median Vasco COSTA painting sells for $480 across 55 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Vasco COSTA paintings typically sell for $569–$1,137 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Vasco COSTA paintings typically sell for $227–$278 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $480 | $2,148 | 88.7% | 2014-10-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,896 | $2,148 | — | 2014-10-10 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $227–$278 | $227 | $480 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $569–$1,137 | $758 | $2,148 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,148 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,896 |

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 Vasco COSTA worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasco COSTA work is $278. The median Vasco COSTA painting sells for $480 across 55 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Vasco COSTA paintings typically sell for $569–$1,137 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Vasco COSTA paintings typically sell for $227–$278 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Vasco COSTA painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vasco COSTA painting is $480.

### What is Vasco COSTA's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vasco COSTA painting is $2,148.

### What is the average price of a large Vasco COSTA painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Vasco COSTA painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Vasco COSTA painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vasco COSTA painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Vasco COSTA's auction record?

Vasco COSTA's auction record is $2,148, set in 2014.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vasco COSTA auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vasco-costa (updated 2026-11-01).

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.