Wilfredo Lam (1902–1982)
Wilfredo Lam is a Cuban artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,310. 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 Wilfredo Lam is recorded as sold in 2011 for $16,772; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilfredo Lam work is $1,310.
The median Wilfredo Lam print sells for $650 across 38 lots.
The median Wilfredo Lam painting sells for $12,129 across 10 lots.
The median Wilfredo Lam work on paper sells for $13,834 across 11 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 | 46 | $650†‡ | $6,167 | 82.6% | 2026-03-30 |
| Paintings | 16 | $12,129 | $28,009 | 62.5% | 1997-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $13,834† | $104,213 | 78.6% | 2005-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $26,704 | $104,213 | — | 1991-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wilfredo Lam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (46 lots) median $650 with 82.6% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $12,129, record $28,009. A typical Wilfredo Lam painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $26,704.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $546–$2,866† | $770† | $6,167 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $426–$2,091‡ | $508‡ | $3,577 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,287–$24,917 | $16,466 | $28,009 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $13,533–$19,855† | $18,211† | $21,567† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $104,213 |
| Paintings | 1990 | $28,009 |
| Paintings | 1990 | $25,399 |
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $21,567† |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $6,167 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $6,050 |
† 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 Wilfredo Lam worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilfredo Lam work is $1,310. The median Wilfredo Lam print sells for $650 across 38 lots. The median Wilfredo Lam painting sells for $12,129 across 10 lots. The median Wilfredo Lam work on paper sells for $13,834 across 11 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 Wilfredo Lam print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilfredo Lam print is $650. 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 Wilfredo Lam's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilfredo Lam print is $6,167.
What is the average price of a Wilfredo Lam painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilfredo Lam painting is $12,129.
What is Wilfredo Lam's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilfredo Lam painting is $28,009.
What is the average price of a Wilfredo Lam work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilfredo Lam work on paper is $13,834. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wilfredo Lam's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilfredo Lam work on paper is $104,213.
What is the average price of a medium Wilfredo Lam print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wilfredo Lam print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $508, 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 Wilfredo Lam print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilfredo Lam print (small (under 50 cm)) is $770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wilfredo Lam's auction record?
Wilfredo Lam's auction record is $104,213, set in 1991.
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