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# Waltércio Caldas (b. 1946)

Waltércio Caldas is a Brazilian artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $12,690. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Waltércio Caldas is recorded as sold in 2026 for $14,052; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Waltércio Caldas work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waltércio Caldas work is $12,690.

The median Waltércio Caldas sculpture sells for $19,042 across 28 lots.

The median Waltércio Caldas work on paper sells for $3,359 across 14 lots.

The median Waltércio Caldas painting sells for $13,982 across 5 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 | 5 | $2,678‡ | $10,774‡ | — | 2019-11-12 |
| Paintings | 5 | $13,982‡ | $33,637‡ | — | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $3,359‡ | $14,220‡ | — | 2022-11-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $19,042‡ | $97,642‡ | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $6,565‡ | $6,565‡ | — | 2013-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $79,976‡ | $97,642‡ | — | 2015-08-13 |

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

Waltércio Caldas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $2,678. Paintings (5 lots) median $13,982, record $33,637. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Waltércio Caldas painting sells for around 5.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $79,976.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,174–$12,534‡ | $4,173‡ | $14,220‡ |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $9,255–$13,238‡ | $11,482‡ | $36,051‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $11,732–$37,668‡ | $17,429‡ | $77,228‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $34,147–$73,860‡ | $43,214‡ | $97,642‡ |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $97,642‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $82,725‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $33,637‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $15,267‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $14,220‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $13,389‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $10,774‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $8,982‡ |

‡ 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 Waltércio Caldas worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waltércio Caldas work is $12,690. The median Waltércio Caldas sculpture sells for $19,042 across 28 lots. The median Waltércio Caldas work on paper sells for $3,359 across 14 lots. The median Waltércio Caldas painting sells for $13,982 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Waltércio Caldas sculpture?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waltércio Caldas sculpture is $19,042. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Waltércio Caldas's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Waltércio Caldas sculpture is $97,642. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Waltércio Caldas work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waltércio Caldas work on paper is $3,359. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Waltércio Caldas's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Waltércio Caldas work on paper is $14,220. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Waltércio Caldas sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Waltércio Caldas sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Waltércio Caldas's auction record?

Waltércio Caldas's auction record is $97,642, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Waltércio Caldas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/waltercio-caldas (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.