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# Vicente Manansala (1910–1981)

Vicente Manansala is a Filipino artist with 333 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $7,216. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Vicente Manansala is recorded as sold in 2026 for $70,167; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vicente Manansala work worth?

Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vicente Manansala work is $7,216.

The median Vicente Manansala work on paper sells for $5,303 across 156 lots.

The median Vicente Manansala painting sells for $59,065 across 99 lots.

The median Vicente Manansala print sells for $693 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Vicente Manansala work on papers typically sell for $4,703–$12,186 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Vicente Manansala work on papers typically sell for $1,526–$5,123 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $693‡ | $2,153‡ | 94.4% | 2025-10-25 |
| Paintings | 111 | $59,065‡ | $632,985‡ | 89.2% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 187 | $5,303‡ | $48,547‡ | 83.4% | 2026-06-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $13,615‡ | $25,186‡ | — | 2022-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $214,141‡ | $632,985‡ | — | 2025-09-13 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Vicente Manansala's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $693 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (111 lots) median $59,065, record $632,985. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Vicente Manansala painting sells for around 85× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $214,141.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $612–$903‡ | $693‡ | $2,153‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $409–$737‡ | $656‡ | $787‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $3,562–$13,006‡ | $5,956‡ | $119,441‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $22,961–$216,039‡ | $109,635‡ | $555,904‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $61,966–$404,773‡ | $162,767‡ | $632,985‡ |

‡ 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) | 70 | $1,526–$5,123‡ | $2,702‡ | $13,738‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $4,703–$12,186‡ | $7,766‡ | $48,547‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $632,985‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $561,593‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $48,547‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $37,247‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $25,186‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $13,615‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,153‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,022‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Vicente Manansala worth?

Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vicente Manansala work is $7,216. The median Vicente Manansala work on paper sells for $5,303 across 156 lots. The median Vicente Manansala painting sells for $59,065 across 99 lots. The median Vicente Manansala print sells for $693 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Vicente Manansala work on papers typically sell for $4,703–$12,186 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Vicente Manansala work on papers typically sell for $1,526–$5,123 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Vicente Manansala work on paper?

Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vicente Manansala work on paper is $5,303. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Vicente Manansala's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vicente Manansala work on paper is $48,547. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Vicente Manansala painting?

Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vicente Manansala painting is $59,065. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Vicente Manansala's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vicente Manansala painting is $632,985. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Vicente Manansala print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vicente Manansala print is $693. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Vicente Manansala's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vicente Manansala print is $2,153. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Vicente Manansala work on paper?

Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vicente Manansala work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Vicente Manansala work on paper?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vicente Manansala work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,702, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Vicente Manansala's auction record?

Vicente Manansala's auction record is $632,985, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vicente Manansala auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vicente-manansala (updated 2026-11-03).

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.