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Joaquim Tenreiro

Brazilian · 1906–1992 · Painter, Sculptor

Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. (Wikipedia)

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240lots offered2009–2026years recorded58%sold (52)$13.2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Joaquim Tenreiro, dining chairs, set of nine, c. 1960, jacaranda, vinyldining chairs, set of nineWright · $93,750≈ £72,703≈ €82,122Sign up to see
  2. Joaquim Tenreiro, Mesa Triangular, 1960, jacaranda, reverse-painted glassMesa TriangularWright · $93,750≈ £72,703≈ €82,122Sign up to see
  3. Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare and Important Cadeira de Três Pés (Three-Legged Chair), c. 1947, laminated and lacquered hardwoodsRare and Important Cadeira de Três Pés (Three-Legged Chair)Wright · $87,500≈ £68,184≈ €74,735Sign up to see

Joaquim Tenreiro’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 90 auction results for Joaquim Tenreiro between 2009 and 2026, of which 52 sold (58%). A further 150 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $189Sign up free to see to $93.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $93.8kSign up free to see for Mesa Triangular at Wright in October 2018. Most results come from Bolsa de Arte (158), James Lisboa (25) and Phillips (22).

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  1. Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of eight 'U' chairs, circa 1960, Painted wood, vinyl
    Set of eight 'U' chairs, circa 1960
    Multiple · Panel
    Each: 71.5 x 54 x 54.5 cm (28 1/8 x 21 1/4 x 21 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    £25,800≈ $34,853≈ €29,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £22,000–28,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Joaquim Tenreiro, Coffee table, c. 1950, jacaranda, glass
    Coffee table, c. 1950
    jacaranda, glass
    12¾ h x 62½ w x 27½ d in (32 x 159 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 274
    $12,065≈ £8,904≈ €10,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Joaquim Tenreiro, Dining chairs, set of six, c. 1960, rosewood, leather over foam
    Dining chairs, set of six, c. 1960
    rosewood, leather over foam
    28½ h x 22 w x 22 d in (72 x 56 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 309
    $25,400≈ £19,066≈ €21,827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chairs (2), ca. 1948, Lacquered metal
    Lounge Chairs (2), ca. 1948
    Lacquered metal
    28.5" H x 32.75" W x 30" D
    Billings · · Lot 155
    $3,750≈ £2,808≈ €3,213HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Billings ↗
  5. Joaquim Tenreiro, Concha armchair, 1950, upholstery, beech
    Concha armchair, 1950
    upholstery, beech
    29 h x 33 w x 28 d in (74 x 84 x 71 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 158
    $1,016≈ £757≈ €865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  6. Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare four-panel room divider, 1965, rosewood, lacquered wood
    Rare four-panel room divider, 1965
    rosewood, lacquered wood · Panel
    63 h x 71 w x ¾ d in (160 x 180 x 2 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 172
    $19,050≈ £14,318≈ €16,689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Joaquim Tenreiro, Dining table, c. 1950, pau marfim, glass
    Dining table, c. 1950
    pau marfim, glass
    30½ h x 83 w x 41¼ d in (77 x 211 x 105 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 173
    $12,700≈ £9,545≈ €11,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Joaquim Tenreiro, Multiplo, 1972, acrylic on wood in artist's frame
    Multiplo, 1972
    Acrylic · Panel
    9⅞ h x 9¾ w in (25 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 174
    $3,302≈ £2,482≈ €2,893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  9. Joaquim Tenreiro, Light armchairs, pair, 1942, upholstery, jacaranda
    Light armchairs, pair, 1942
    upholstery, jacaranda
    28½ h x 23½ w x 28½ d in (72 x 60 x 72 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 175
    $10,795≈ £8,113≈ €9,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Joaquim Tenreiro, Pau Ferro (Machaerium scleroxylon) armchair, c.1960
    Pau Ferro (Machaerium scleroxylon) armchair, c.1960
    58cm wide 56cm deep 74cm high, seat 45cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 142
    £2,000≈ $2,485≈ €2,385HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Sworders ↗
Also offered, result not published (150)

Lots by Joaquim Tenreiro that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Joaquim Tenreiro: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Joaquim Tenreiro at auction?

$93,750Sign up free to see, for Mesa Triangular at Wright (October 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Joaquim Tenreiro?

The median sale price is $13.2kSign up free to see across 52 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Joaquim Tenreiro have sold at auction?

52 of 90 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026. 150 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Joaquim Tenreiro?

Bolsa de Arte, James Lisboa and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Bolsa de Arte · James Lisboa · Phillips

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