Wifredo Lam (1902–1982)
Wifredo Lam is a Cuban artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,600. 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 Wifredo Lam sold in 2026 for $59,594, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wifredo Lam on OpeningBid →What is a Wifredo Lam work worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wifredo Lam work is $3,600.
The median Wifredo Lam print sells for $575 across 61 lots.
The median Wifredo Lam work on paper sells for $28,864 across 13 lots.
The median Wifredo Lam painting sells for $148,117 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wifredo Lam prints typically sell for $254–$1,500 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 76 | $575†‡ | $10,452 | 80.3% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 15 | $148,117† | $9.6M | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $28,864† | $71,792 | 76.5% | 2025-10-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $7,000† | $12,300† | 75% | 2023-10-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $319,020 | $9.6M | — | 2020-06-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wifredo Lam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $575 with 80.3% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $148,117, record $9,603,800. A typical Wifredo Lam painting sells for around 258× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $319,020.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $287–$1,351†‡ | $747†‡ | $3,840 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $254–$1,500†‡ | $512†‡ | $9,684 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $131,026–$517,269 | $165,207 | $910,840 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $25,945–$56,700† | $31,918† | $71,792 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $9.6M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $910,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $71,792 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $59,247 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $12,300† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $10,452 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $9,684 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $7,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wifredo Lam worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wifredo Lam work is $3,600. The median Wifredo Lam print sells for $575 across 61 lots. The median Wifredo Lam work on paper sells for $28,864 across 13 lots. The median Wifredo Lam painting sells for $148,117 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wifredo Lam prints typically sell for $254–$1,500 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 Wifredo Lam print?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wifredo Lam print is $575. 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 Wifredo Lam's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wifredo Lam print is $10,452.
What is the average price of a Wifredo Lam work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wifredo Lam work on paper is $28,864. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wifredo Lam's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wifredo Lam work on paper is $71,792.
What is the average price of a Wifredo Lam painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wifredo Lam painting is $148,117. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wifredo Lam's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wifredo Lam painting is $9,603,800.
What is the average price of a medium Wifredo Lam print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wifredo Lam print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Wifredo Lam print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wifredo Lam print (small (under 50 cm)) is $747, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Wifredo Lam's auction record?
Wifredo Lam's auction record is $9,603,800, set in 2020.
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