Fernando de Szyszlo Auction Prices and Value Guide

Fernando de Szyszlo auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 365 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Fernando de Szyszlo auction prices: quick answer

Fernando de Szyszlo auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Fernando de Szyszlo
Source records
365
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Fernando de Szyszlo

Fernando de Szyszlo Valdelomar (1925–2017) was a Peruvian painter, sculptor, and printmaker recognized as one of the leading plastic artists of Peru and a pivotal figure in the development of abstract art across Latin America. Active from the mid-1950s onward, Szyszlo played a central role in introducing and advancing non-figurative visual language in the region, bridging European modernist currents with indigenous and Latin American cultural references. His career spanned over six decades, during which he also worked as a teacher, influencing subsequent generations of artists. Szyszlo's output encompasses oil and acrylic paintings, sculptures, and original prints. His work is documented in major library and art-history authority records, including the Getty Union List of Artist Names, VIAF, and the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History. Collectors most frequently encounter his paintings and prints in Latin American Art and Post-War & Contemporary Art auction categories.

Abstract artLatin American abstractionpaintingsculptureprintmaking

Common works and media

Szyszlo is represented across a range of media encountered at auction and in private collections. These include oil and acrylic paintings on canvas—often large-scale abstract compositions—original prints (etchings, lithographs, and screenprints), sculptures, and works on paper such as ink drawings and gouaches. Editioned prints form a meaningful portion of his auction presence, making his work accessible at varying price levels. Collectors should verify medium, edition size and number for prints, date of execution, condition reports, and provenance documentation when assessing any Szyszlo work.

Market and appraisal context

Fernando de Szyszlo's works appear regularly at auction, with over 365 recorded lots across major and regional sale venues. Value is influenced by medium (oil paintings and large-scale works generally command stronger results than prints or works on paper), date of execution, provenance, condition, and exhibition or publication history. Works tied to recognized periods of his abstraction practice tend to attract particular collector interest. As with all Latin American modern and contemporary artists, comparable public auction results, sale date, and the specific market cycle should be consulted before forming an appraisal opinion.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Latin American Art
  • Post-War & Contemporary Art

Value drivers

  1. Medium and support (oil on canvas, acrylic, print, sculpture) significantly affect value
  2. Provenance and exhibition history are key given the artist's long career and institutional recognition
  3. Date of execution matters; works from pivotal periods of abstraction may carry premium interest
  4. Condition, edition information for prints, and attribution verification are standard appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • Specific realized prices and auction trends should be verified against current comparable lots before any valuation conclusion.
  • The source pack does not include auction-house records with specific sale results; market statements above reflect the artist's documented profile, not price data.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Fernando de Szyszlo worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Fernando de Szyszlo artwork?

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