Wifredo Lam Paintings: Auction Prices

Cuban · 1902–1982

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for Wifredo Lam paintings between 2008 and 2025, of which 12 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $33 to $2,629,000, with a median of $132,209 across 12 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 18 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $2,629,000 for “Présages” at Phillips in 2015.

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1. 
   Senza titolo, 1973

   Oil · Canvas

   20x30 cm

   Farsettiarte · Nov 28, 2025 · Lot 428
   Result not publishedEst. €28,000–38,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
2. 
   Sans titre, 1973

   Oil · Canvas

   10 3/4 x 13 7/8 in. (27.3 x 35.2 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 21, 2025 · Lot 170
   $41,280≈ £31,545≈ €35,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Untitled, 1972

   Oil · Canvas

   9 7/8 x 13 3/4 in (25 x 35 cm)

   Bonhams · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 287
   $44,800≈ £34,298≈ €38,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–45,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Figures, 1973

   Oil · Canvas

   79,5x99,5 cm

   Farsettiarte · Dec 2, 2023 · Lot 565
   Result not publishedEst. €140,000–180,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
5. 
   Personnage 20/24, 1971-1973

   Oil · Canvas

   60.1 x 50.2 cm (23 5/8 x 19 3/4 in.)

   Phillips · Oct 14, 2021 · Lot 165
   £151,200≈ $207,310≈ €178,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £90,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Sans titre, 1974

   Oil · Canvas

   9 1/2 x 11 7/8 in. (24 x 30.2 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 24, 2021 · Lot 227
   $40,320≈ £29,011≈ €33,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Senza titolo, 1972

   Oil · Canvas

   25x35 cm

   Farsettiarte · Jun 11, 2021 · Lot 444
   Result not publishedEst. €6,000–8,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
8. 
   Untitled, 1964

   Oil · Canvas

   27 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (70 x 49.5 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 2, 2020 · Lot 139
   $150,000≈ £119,914≈ €132,908Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   The Warrior (Personnage avec lézard), 1947

   Oil · Other support

   28 3/8 x 32 1/2 in. (72.1 x 82.6 cm.)

   Phillips · Nov 13, 2019 · Lot 106
   $312,500≈ £243,513≈ €283,936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Le Coq, 1970

    Oil · Canvas

    34,6x44,8 cm

    Farsettiarte · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 410
    Result not publishedEst. €15,000–25,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
11. 
    Sagua La Grande 1902 - Parigi 1982 / Senza titolo, 1973

    Mixed media · Canvas

    23,8 x 34 cm

    Wannenes · Dec 13, 2018 · Lot 117
    Result not publishedEst. €3,000–4,000View at Wannenes ↗
12. 
    Sagua La Grande 1902 - Parigi 1982 / Senza titolo, 1972

    Oil · Canvas

    24,8 x 34,7 cm

    Wannenes · Dec 13, 2018 · Lot 116
    Result not publishedEst. €5,000–7,000View at Wannenes ↗
13. 
    Sur les traces (also known as Transformation), 1945

    Oil · Canvas

    155 x 125 cm. (61 x 49 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 25, 2018 · Lot 13
    HK$7,996,000≈ $1,021,729≈ £795,244≈ €899,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$12,000,000–16,000,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Senza titolo, 1973

    Oil · Canvas

    20x30 cm

    Farsettiarte · Jun 9, 2018 · Lot 419
    Result not publishedEst. €8,000–12,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
15. 
    Midnight, 1962

    Oil · Canvas

    49 3/4 x 43 3/8 in. (126.4 x 110.2 cm)

    Phillips · May 16, 2018 · Lot 116
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $280,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Senza titolo, 1973

    Oil · Canvas

    20x30 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 27, 2017 · Lot 474
    Result not publishedEst. €15,000–25,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
17. 
    Midnight, 1962

    Oil · Canvas

    49 3/4 x 43 3/8 in. (126.4 x 110.2 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 22, 2016 · Lot 24
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $450,000–650,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Senza titolo, 1963

    Oil · Canvas

    60,5x50 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 28, 2015 · Lot 617
    Result not publishedEst. €70,000–110,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
19. 
    Untitled, 1960

    Oil · Canvas

    53 3/4 x 47 1/4 in. (136.5 x 120 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 30
    $485,000≈ £318,702≈ €454,716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Las aguadoras, 1929

    Oil · Canvas

    31 7/8 x 39 3/8 in. (81 x 100 cm)

    Phillips · May 26, 2015 · Lot 27
    $106,250≈ £69,007≈ €97,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $90,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Sans Titre, 1944

    Oil · Canvas

    28 x 23 1/4 in. (71.1 x 59.1 cm)

    Phillips · May 26, 2015 · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Présages, 1947

    Oil · Canvas

    39 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (99.8 x 99.8 cm)

    Phillips · May 26, 2015 · Lot 25
    $2,629,000≈ £1,707,475≈ €2,406,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Composizione, 1974

    Oil · Canvas

    59,5x50 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 29, 2014 · Lot 416
    Result not publishedEst. €20,000–30,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
24. 
    View of Hong Kong Harbour at Night

    Oil · Canvas

    49.5cm x 100cm

    Toovey's · Jan 29, 2014 · Lot 63
    £20≈ $33≈ €24HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
25. 
    Due uccelli, 1968

    Oil · Canvas

    35x45 cm

    Farsettiarte · Dec 3, 2011 · Lot 573
    Result not publishedEst. €9,000–14,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
26. 
    Composizione, 1973

    Oil · Canvas

    35x44,6 cm

    Farsettiarte · Dec 3, 2011 · Lot 572
    Result not publishedEst. €9,000–14,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
27. 
    Senza titolo, 1972

    Oil · Canvas

    35x45 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 28, 2011 · Lot 426
    Result not publishedEst. €18,000–26,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
28. 
    Composizione, 1973

    Oil · Canvas

    35x44,6 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 27, 2010 · Lot 732
    Result not publishedEst. €16,000–24,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
29. 
    Senza titolo, 1972

    Oil · Canvas

    35x45 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 27, 2010 · Lot 516
    Result not publishedEst. €25,000–35,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
30. 
    Figura, 1939

    Oil · Panel

    107x63 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 27, 2010 · Lot 859
    Result not publishedEst. €20,000–30,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
31. 
    Due uccelli, 1968

    Oil · Canvas

    35x45 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 28, 2010 · Lot 683
    Result not publishedEst. €15,000–25,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
32. 
    Composizione, 1973

    Oil · Canvas

    35x44,6 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 28, 2010 · Lot 355
    Result not publishedEst. €18,000–24,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
33. 
    Sans titre, 1965

    Oil

    50 × 40 cm

    Grisebach · May 31, 2008 · Lot 385
    €73,780≈ $114,418≈ £57,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Grisebach ↗

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