Wifredo Lam Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Cuban · 1902–1982

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for Wifredo Lam works on paper between 2007 and 2025, of which 15 sold (79% sell-through). Prices realised range from $423 to $322,000, with a median of $21,250 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 10 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $322,000 for “Untitled” at Phillips in 2017.

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1. 
   This original ink drawing on paper by Wifredo Lam features his signature Afro-Cuban surrealist iconography

   Drawing · Paper

   rhythmic line work. The piece includes a significant handwritten dedication in Spanish which reads: "Su amistad inconmensurable al hombre y la humanidad llegando a límites universales... La Habana 1953." (Translated: "Your immeasurable friendship to man and humanity reaching universal limits... Havana 1953.") The work is signed and dated by the artist at the lower right and is presented in a dark wood frame with a white and black double mat. Dimensions: H: 19in W: 21in wifredo lam cuba cuban surrealist modernism drawing ink on paper signed original 1950s 20th century la habana dedication havana fine art

   Williamson Auction Gallery · Aug 25, 2026 · Lot 40
   Result not publishedEst. $8,000–12,500View at Williamson Auction Gallery ↗
2. 
   Sagua La Grande 1902 - Parigi 1982 / Senza titolo, 1996

   Biro su carta · Paper

   32 x 22,5 cm

   Wannenes · Oct 21, 2025 · Lot 80
   Result not publishedEst. €800–1,200View at Wannenes ↗
3. 
   Femme

   Watercolor · Paper

   9.5 x 6.5 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Aug 17, 2025 · Lot 5
   $21,420≈ £15,820≈ €18,350$17,000 + $4,420 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
4. 
   Sagua La Grande 1902 - Parigi 1982 / Senza titolo, 1996

   Biro su carta · Paper

   32 x 22,5 cm

   Wannenes · Jun 12, 2025 · Lot 33
   Result not publishedEst. €700–900View at Wannenes ↗
5. 
   Uccelli, 1960

   Pastel · Paper

   Blindarte · May 29, 2025 · Lot 41
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €18,000–25,000View at Blindarte ↗
6. 
   : Pleni Luna (Full Moon)the complete set of ten lithographs in colors on Japon nacre paper; 1974; each

   Drawing · ed. XXXVII/L

   25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in

   Abell Auction Company · Feb 20, 2025 · Lot 260
   Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
7. 
   : Pleni Luna (Full Moon)the complete set of ten lithographs in colors on Japon nacre paper; 1974; each

   Drawing · ed. XXXVII/L

   25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in

   Abell Auction Company · Dec 6, 2024 · Lot 576
   Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
8. 
   Cookies

   Acrylic · Paper

   6⅛ h x 24⅜ w in (16 x 62 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jun 13, 2023 · Lot 242
   $5,040≈ £4,009≈ €4,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   Sans titre, 1970

   Pastel · Paper

   68x50,5 cm

   Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · Jun 7, 2023 · Lot 80
   CHF 26,000≈ $28,714≈ £23,034≈ €26,793HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 18,000–22,000View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
10. 
    Oiseaux, 1960

    Pastel

    56 x 76 cm

    Morton Subastas · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 11
    Result not publishedEst. MX$300,000–400,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
11. 
    Untitled, 1960

    Pastel · Paper

    18⅝ h x 24½ w in (47 x 62 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 17, 2021 · Lot 173
    $11,875≈ £8,605≈ €10,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    Senza titolo

    17.5 x 13.0 cm

    Capitolium Art · Jun 30, 2020 · Lot 122
    €378≈ $423≈ £345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Capitolium Art ↗
13. 
    Cabeza, 1939

    Drawing · Paper

    23⅞ h x 17⅞ w in (61 x 45 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 23, 2020 · Lot 142
    $21,250≈ £17,016≈ €18,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
14. 
    Senza Titolo, 1973

    Pastel · Paper

    24 x 34 cm (9 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.)

    Phillips · Dec 12, 2019 · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Deux personnages, 1942

    Drawing · Paper

    40 x 30 1/8 in. (101.7 x 76.4 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 13, 2019 · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Untitled, 1946

    Drawing · Paper

    12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 24.1 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 112
    $21,250≈ £16,375≈ €18,812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Untitled, 1950

    Drawing · Paper

    26.4 x 20 cm (10 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 30, 2017 · Lot 202
    £10,000≈ $12,978≈ €11,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Untitled, 1943

    Gouache · Paper

    41 3/4 x 32 7/8 in. (106 x 83.5 cm)

    Phillips · May 24, 2017 · Lot 21
    $322,000≈ £248,380≈ €287,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Untitled, 1970

    Mixed media · Paper

    55 x 44 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 4, 2016 · Lot 689
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €9,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
20. 
    Totem, 1965

    Pastel · Paper

    70x49,5 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 30, 2014 · Lot 356
    Result not publishedEst. €12,000–18,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
21. 
    Two works: Untitled (Studies for Paintings), 1957

    Drawing · Paper

    each 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 24.1 cm.)

    Phillips · May 29, 2014 · Lot 47
    $27,500≈ £16,455≈ €20,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Ça va mal, 1959

    Drawing · Canvas

    58x72 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 30, 2013 · Lot 565
    Result not publishedEst. €18,000–26,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
23. 
    Senza titolo, 1970

    Drawing · Paper

    33,2x23 cm

    Farsettiarte · Jun 1, 2013 · Lot 405
    Result not publishedEst. €3,000–4,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
24. 
    Untitled, 1970

    Pastel · Paper

    25 x 19 1/8 in. (63.5 x 48.6 cm.)

    Phillips · May 23, 2013 · Lot 79
    $36,875≈ £24,468≈ €28,612Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Barriera, 1968

    Mixed media · Paper

    56,5x75,5 cm

    Farsettiarte · Dec 1, 2012 · Lot 425
    Result not publishedEst. €20,000–28,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
26. 
    Haiti, 1946

    Drawing

    50,8 × 62,5 cm

    Grisebach · Dec 1, 2007 · Lot 306
    €26,180≈ $38,644≈ £18,707Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €14,000–18,000View at Grisebach ↗
27. 
    Ohne Titel (Figur)

    Pastel

    49,6 x 33 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 2, 2007 · Lot 216
    €8,330≈ $11,192≈ £5,658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Lempertz ↗
28. 
    Homme, 1940-41

    Drawing · Paper

    8 3/4 x 6 3/4in (22 x 17cm)

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 172
    $10,800≈ £5,473≈ €8,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
29. 
    Femme, 1941

    Drawing · Paper

    8 3/4 x 6 3/4in (22 x 17cm)

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 171
    $9,600≈ £4,864≈ €7,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗

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