Fernando Botero Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1932–2023

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ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for Fernando Botero pastels between 2012 and 2025, and 5 of them sold (100%). The median price realised is $89.7kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales; the middle half sold for $38.8kSign up free to see–$222kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Seated woman, sold at Artcurial in October 2025 for $354kSign up free to see. Most results come from Heffel Fine Art Auction House (2), Phillips (1) and Schuler Auktionen (1).

€304,520≈ $353,609≈ £265,731Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumSeated womanArtcurial5auction results2012–2025years recorded100%sold$89.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Fernando Botero pastels prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2012–2025
Price range
$20.1k–$354kSign up free to see
Median price
$89.7kSign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$354kSign up free to see Oct 2025, Artcurial
Record sale
$354kSign up free to see 2025, Artcurial

Recent sales: Seated woman · Girl Reading Her Diary · Katze

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Fernando Botero pastels: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2012–2025
Median price
$89.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$354kSign up free to see Seated woman, Artcurial, Oct 2025

Top auction houses: Heffel Fine Art Auction House (2), Phillips (1), Schuler Auktionen (1)

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  1. Seated woman by Fernando Botero, 1990, Pastel sur papier marouflé sur toile, sold Oct 2025
    Seated woman, 1990
    Pastel · Canvas
    123 x 89.5 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 11
    €304,520≈ $353,609≈ £265,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250,000–350,000View at Artcurial ↗
  2. Girl Reading Her Diary by Fernando Botero, 1975, pastel and graphite on paper, sold Jul 2020
    Girl Reading Her Diary, 1975
    Pastel · Paper
    51 3/8 x 71 5/8 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 052
    CA$301,250≈ $222,033≈ £175,659≈ €194,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$225,000–275,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  3. Katze by Fernando Botero, 1979, pastel, sold Dec 2018
    Katze, 1979
    Pastel
    30,9x40,8 cm
    Schuler Auktionen · · Lot 3301
    CHF 20,000≈ $20,056≈ £15,966≈ €17,772HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 20,000–30,000View at Schuler Auktionen ↗
  4. Circus People by Fernando Botero, 2008, pastel and pencil on paper, sold May 2013
    Circus People, 2008
    Pastel · Paper
    15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    $38,750≈ £25,712≈ €30,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Homme by Fernando Botero, 1994, pastel on paper, sold Oct 2012
    Homme, 1994
    Pastel · Paper
    35 3/4 x 27 3/4 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 104
    CA$88,920≈ $89,676≈ £55,554≈ €69,019Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100,000–150,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗

Questions about Fernando Botero pastels

How much is a Fernando Botero pastel worth?

Fernando Botero pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $20,056 and $353,609, with a median of $89,676; half of the 5 priced sales were between $38,750 and $222,033. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Fernando Botero pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $353,609 for “Seated woman”, sold at Artcurial in October 2025.

How much do Fernando Botero pastels sell for?

Over the whole record (2012–2025) the median is $89,676.

How often do Fernando Botero pastels sell at auction?

100% of the 5 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Fernando Botero pastels sold?

Most of the 5 recorded results come from Heffel Fine Art Auction House (2), Phillips (1), Schuler Auktionen (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Fernando Botero pastel?

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