What is a Oscar Niemeyer work worth?
1907–2012 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 19 works by Oscar Niemeyer with a published auction price sold between $8,125Sign up free to see and $19,455Sign up free to see, and the median is $12,612Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $8,125Sign up free to see across 8 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Oscar Niemeyer prices by medium
- Auction results
- 27
- Sold rate
- 70%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2026
- Median price
- $12.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $54.7kSign up free to see Pair of 'Aran' lounge chairs, Phillips, Apr 2014
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $12.5k–$16.3kSign up free to see | $12.6kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 3 | $12.5k–$54.7kSign up free to see | $20.5kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2.8k–$12.6kSign up free to see | $7.7kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (11), Bolsa de Arte (4), Wright (3)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 5 | $12.5k–$25kSign up free to see | $20.5kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $12.7k–$21.4kSign up free to see | $17.5kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 7 | $9.3k–$14.9kSign up free to see | $12.6kSign up free to see |
Recent Oscar Niemeyer sales
- Alta lounge chairs, pair, lacquered wood, leather, stainless steel — $20,480Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Mar 26, 2026
- Sketch of Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Rio de Janeiro, India ink on paper — $2,794Sign up free to see, Wright, Nov 6, 2025
- 'Rio' Rocking Chaise Lounge, / 21st century Lacquered ash — $3,000Sign up free to see, Billings, Sep 14, 2024
- Low table, lacquered wood, rubber — $12,600Sign up free to see, Wright, Jun 6, 2024
- ON desk, imbuia, steel — $6,048Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Apr 30, 2024
- 'Marchesa' Bench, cane — $13,000Sign up free to see, Billings, Jun 17, 2023
- Hotel SESC, Rio de Janeiro ON sofa — $7,800Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., May 18, 2022
- Hotel SESC, Rio de Janeiro ON lounge chairs, pair — $8,450Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., May 18, 2022
Questions about Oscar Niemeyer prices
What is a Oscar Niemeyer work worth?
Based on 19 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Oscar Niemeyer have sold for a median of $12,612, and half of them sold between $8,125 and $19,455. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Oscar Niemeyer sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $54,652 for “Pair of 'Aran' lounge chairs” at Phillips in April 2014.
Which Oscar Niemeyer medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $20,480 (3 sales).
How often do Oscar Niemeyer works sell at auction?
70% of the 27 lots recorded between 2009 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Oscar Niemeyer work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 27 auction results for Oscar Niemeyer between 2009 and 2026, and 19 of them sold (70%).
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