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Fernando Botero Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Colombian · 1932–2023

ArtSell has recorded 58 auction results for Fernando Botero works on paper between 2001 and 2026, of which 50 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $450 to $274,000, with a median of $33,688 across 44 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 13 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $274,000 for “Sitting Woman” at Phillips in 2017.

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  1. Fernando Botero, Estos monumentos demasiado realistas, no me gustan, encre sur papier
    Estos monumentos demasiado realistas, no me gustan
    Drawing · Paper
    32,5x23 cm
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 2345
    CHF 1,500≈ $1,823≈ £1,373≈ €1,597HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 800–1,200View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  2. Fernando Botero, Still Life with Grapes, 1968, gouache and pastel on paper laid on board
    Still Life with Grapes, 1968
    Gouache · Paper
    35 1/2 x 32 in (90.2 x 81.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 207
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Fernando Botero, La plegaria, 1949, Acuarela sobre papel
    La plegaria, 1949
    Watercolor · Paper
    73 x 53 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 49
    COP 340,000,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 160,000,000–260,000,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  4. Fernando Botero, [Carta], Mayo 27 de 1951, Tinta y grafito sobre papel (5)
    [Carta], Mayo 27 de 1951
    Drawing · Paper
    27.5 x 21 cm c/u
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 46
    COP 15,000,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 15,000,000–30,000,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  5. Fernando Botero, Tres hermanas, 1970, pencil on paper
    Tres hermanas, 1970
    Drawing · Paper
    image 15 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. (40 x 32.4 cm) sheet 17 x 13 3/4 in. (43.2 x 34.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 185
    $33,540≈ £24,993≈ €28,916Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Fernando Botero, The Painter and His Model, 1980, graphite on paper
    The Painter and His Model, 1980
    Drawing · Paper
    13 7/8 x 17 1/8 in. (35.2 x 43.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $38,700≈ £28,728≈ €32,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Fernando Botero, Naturaleza Muerta con Uvas, 1979, watercolor on paper
    Naturaleza Muerta con Uvas, 1979
    Watercolor · Paper
    18 1/4 x 24 in. (46.4 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 190
    $28,380≈ £21,687≈ €24,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Fernando Botero, Monalisa, 1961, Mixta - crayon, lápiz, pastel, óleo sobre papel
    Monalisa, 1961
    Oil · Paper
    33 x 24 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 32
    COP 110,000,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 48,000,000–88,000,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  9. Fernando Botero, Untitled, 1976, Pencil and gouache on paper on card
    Untitled, 1976
    Gouache · Paper
    35.5 x 43.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 505
    €50,400≈ $57,149≈ £42,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Fernando Botero, Drawing with dedication, 1997, Drawing with dedication made in the Fernando Botero exhibition catalogue frontispiece. The exhibition was held
    Drawing with dedication, 1997
    Drawing
    30x21,5 cm
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 232
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,600View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  11. Fernando Botero, Niña con fruta, 1973, pencil on paper
    Niña con fruta, 1973
    Drawing · Paper
    41,1x34,8 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 609
    Result not publishedEst. €18,000–24,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  12. Fernando Botero, SENZA TITOLO
    SENZA TITOLO
    40.0 x 29.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 38
    €1,764≈ $1,860≈ £1,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,500View at Capitolium Art ↗
  13. Fernando Botero, [Perfil], [1970], Tinta sobre papel
    [Perfil], [1970]
    Drawing · Paper
    24 x 19.7 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 39
    COP 17,000,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 8,000,000–16,000,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  14. Fernando Botero, Untitled, Drawing
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 250
    $4,800≈ £3,696≈ €4,434Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  15. Fernando Botero, Cesta de Uvas, 1980, aquarela sobre papel
    Cesta de Uvas, 1980
    Watercolor · Paper
    43 x 58 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 81
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  16. Fernando Botero, Carte de vœux illustrée, 1983, feutre, graphite et lavis sur papier
    Carte de vœux illustrée, 1983
    Drawing · Paper
    28x46 cm (à vue)
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 2480
    CHF 3,300≈ $3,697≈ £2,892≈ €3,401HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–3,000View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  17. Fernando Botero, Homenaje a Mantegna - Cámara de los esposos, 1957, Mixta sobre papel
    Homenaje a Mantegna - Cámara de los esposos, 1957
    Mixta sobre papel · Paper
    33 x 28.5 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 29
    COP 65,000,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 35,000,000–65,000,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  18. Fernando Botero, PIERROT, 2003
    PIERROT, 2003
    32.0 x 23.5 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 30
    €9,324≈ $10,072≈ £7,987Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  19. Fernando Botero, Ohne Titel, Kohlezeichnung auf Leinwand
    Ohne Titel
    Drawing · Canvas
    170 x 139cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1
    €171,600≈ $188,503≈ £148,474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  20. Fernando Botero, Madame Cézanne, 1963, Grafito sobre papel.
    Madame Cézanne, 1963
    Grafito sobre papel. · Paper
    27.5 x 21.5 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 71
    COP 60,000,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 20,000,000–40,000,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  21. Fernando Botero, Nature morte aux bananes, 2001, crayon gris et encre sur papier
    Nature morte aux bananes, 2001
    Drawing · Paper
    31x41 cm
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 45
    CHF 35,000≈ $39,015≈ £31,545≈ €36,455HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 30,000–50,000View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  22. Fernando Botero, Nature morte aux fruits avec bouteilles, 2003, aquarelle sur papier
    Nature morte aux fruits avec bouteilles, 2003
    Watercolor · Paper
    91x73 cm (à vue)
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 46
    CHF 80,000≈ $89,176≈ £72,102≈ €83,326HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 80,000–120,000View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  23. Caricatures of Red (Grooms) and Jill, 1976
    Drawing · Paper
    5-7/8 x 7-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 746
    $450≈ £343≈ €401HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  24. Fernando Botero, Nature morte, 1989, red chalk on paper
    Nature morte, 1989
    Drawing · Paper
    48.8 x 35.7 cm (18 7/8 x 13 3/4 in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 80
    €95,650≈ $105,072≈ £82,370Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Fernando Botero, Retrato de Solange de Turenne, Tinta sobre papel
    Retrato de Solange de Turenne
    Drawing
    36 x 31 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$160,000–180,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  26. Fernando Botero, Pintor y la Modelo, 1992, Bleistift und Rötel auf Velin
    Pintor y la Modelo, 1992
    Drawing
    35,8 × 47,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 29
    €60,000≈ $64,152≈ £51,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Grisebach ↗
  27. Fernando Botero, Niña con fruta, 1973, pencil on paper
    Niña con fruta, 1973
    Drawing · Paper
    41,1x34,8 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 619
    Result not publishedEst. €22,000–32,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  28. Fernando Botero, Circus couple 2008, mixed media on paper (pencil
    Circus couple 2008
    Mixed media · Paper
    Pandolfini · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €30,000–50,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  29. Fernando Botero, Dancers, 2010, pencil on paper
    Dancers, 2010
    Drawing · Paper
    12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    $52,920≈ £39,264≈ €46,646Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Fernando Botero, Nature Morte, 1973, graphite on paper
    Nature Morte, 1973
    Drawing · Paper
    19 7/8 x 26 3/8 in. (50.5 x 67 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    $40,320≈ £29,915≈ €35,540Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Fernando Botero, Bowl of Fruits, 2004, charcoal and watercolor on canvas
    Bowl of Fruits, 2004
    Watercolor · Canvas
    39 3/4 x 47 3/4 in. (101 x 121.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 202
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $180,000–220,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Fernando Botero, El Presidente, 1971, pencil on paper
    El Presidente, 1971
    Drawing · Paper
    42,8x35,4 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 660
    Result not publishedEst. €25,000–35,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  33. Fernando Botero, Dr. Wibke von Bonin and guest (Harald Szeemann), 1971, Pencil on paper
    Dr. Wibke von Bonin and guest (Harald Szeemann), 1971
    Drawing · Paper
    50 x 65.2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 120
    €27,500≈ $33,314≈ £25,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  34. Fernando Botero, Snake, watercolor, graphite, and sanguine on paper
    Snake
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 1/4 x 14in (43.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 22
    $8,200≈ £6,390≈ €7,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  35. Fernando Botero, Danseuse équilibriste à cheval, 2006, red chalk on paper
    Danseuse équilibriste à cheval, 2006
    Drawing · Paper
    15 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (40.4 x 30.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    $37,500≈ £29,978≈ €33,227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Fernando Botero, Estudio Sobre el Mantegna (Study after Mantegna), 1958, pencil and colored pencil on paper
    Estudio Sobre el Mantegna (Study after Mantegna), 1958
    Drawing · Paper
    20⅛ h x 24⅛ w in (51 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 140
    $20,000≈ £16,015≈ €17,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Fernando Botero, Snake, watercolor, graphite, and sanguine on paper
    Snake
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 1/4 x 14in (43.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 215
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  38. Fernando Botero, Cesta de Uvas, 1980, aquarela sobre papel
    Cesta de Uvas, 1980
    Watercolor · Paper
    43 x 58 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 100
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  39. Fernando Botero, Nicaragua Banana, 1973, pencil on paper
    Nicaragua Banana, 1973
    Drawing · Paper
    26 5/8 x 36 7/8 in. (67.6 x 93.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    $18,750≈ £14,638≈ €16,854Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Fernando Botero, Senza titolo
    Senza titolo
    30.0 x 20.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 277
    €2,268≈ $2,501≈ £1,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Capitolium Art ↗
  41. Fernando Botero, Untitled, c. 1960, Watercolor on paper
    Untitled, c. 1960
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 343
    $7,500≈ £5,768≈ €6,713Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Fernando Botero, Juan de Calabazas (After Velázquez), 1975, Charcoal and graphite on Arches paper
    Juan de Calabazas (After Velázquez), 1975
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 342
    $37,500≈ £28,842≈ €33,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Fernando Botero, Nature Morte aux Fruits, 1969, Watercolor and pencil drawing
    Nature Morte aux Fruits, 1969
    Watercolor
    23.8 x 30 cm (9.3 x 11.8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 680
    €16,250≈ $18,319≈ £14,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  44. Fernando Botero, Man at Table, 1997, graphite on paper
    Man at Table, 1997
    Drawing · Paper
    43.2 x 35.6 cm (17 x 14 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    £23,750≈ $30,839≈ €26,812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Fernando Botero, La Lettera, 2006, mixed media on paper
    La Lettera, 2006
    Mixed media · Paper
    38.5 x 31 cm (15 1/8 x 12 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 209
    £27,500≈ $35,709≈ €31,046Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Fernando Botero, Clown, 2007, Aquarell über Kreide auf festem leicht genarbten Papier
    Clown, 2007
    Watercolor
    41 × 31 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 652
    €31,250≈ $37,141≈ £27,536Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Grisebach ↗
  47. Fernando Botero, La Pica, 1991, Mixed media on paper
    La Pica, 1991
    Mixed media · Paper
    48 x 65 cm (image)<br />54 x 73.5 cm (paper)
    Ravenel · · Lot 42
    NT$720,000≈ $23,890≈ £18,585≈ €21,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$700,000–1,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  48. Fernando Botero, Natura morta con montagne, 1987, charcoal and pencil on paper
    Natura morta con montagne, 1987
    Drawing · Paper
    50,8x35,7 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 612
    Result not publishedEst. €30,000–40,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  49. Fernando Botero, Sitting Woman, 2010, sanguine on canvas
    Sitting Woman, 2010
    Drawing · Canvas
    58 x 38 3/4 in. (147.3 x 98.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $274,000≈ £211,355≈ €244,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Fernando Botero, La Toilette, 1979, Grafit, Bleistift und Deckweiß auf Hahnemühle-Bütten
    La Toilette, 1979
    Drawing
    63 × 48,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 62
    €62,500≈ $66,419≈ £52,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Grisebach ↗

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