Juliao Sarmento Auction Prices and Value Guide

Juliao Sarmento auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 229 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Juliao Sarmento auction prices: quick answer

Juliao Sarmento auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Juliao Sarmento
Source records
229
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Juliao Sarmento

Julião Sarmento (1948–2021) was a Portuguese multimedia artist born in Lisbon. He studied at the Academy for Fine Arts in Lisbon and developed a wide-ranging practice encompassing painting, photography, sculpture, installation, film, video, and performance. Active from the 1970s onward, Sarmento became known for work that engages abstraction, the human figure, and conceptual strategies, often blurring boundaries between media. His career included extensive one-person exhibitions and group shows at major international venues, and his work is held in public collections including Tate and the Museum of Modern Art. Sarmento maintained a studio in the Sintra region near Lisbon throughout much of his career. His interdisciplinary approach and sustained engagement with painting alongside lens-based and time-based media place him among the most significant Portuguese artists of his generation.

Conceptual artPaintingPhotographySculpture and installationFilm and videoAbstractionThe human figure

Common works and media

Sarmento's auction and gallery presence includes oil and acrylic paintings on canvas and panel, works on paper in mixed media, gelatin silver and chromogenic photographs, sculptures in various materials, room-scale installations, film and video works, and numbered editions such as prints and multiples. Subject matter ranges from abstract compositions to figurative and architectural motifs. Works from his 1970s period represent an early and distinctive phase of his output.

Market and appraisal context

Julião Sarmento is well represented at auction, with over 220 recorded lots spanning paintings, photographs, works on paper, sculptures, prints, and editions. Valuation depends heavily on medium, dimensions, date of execution, provenance, and condition. Paintings and large installations generally achieve higher prices than photographs or editioned prints. Works with documented exhibition or publication history may carry a premium. Collectors should verify edition details, condition reports, and provenance when considering Sarmento photographs or multiples.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium significantly affects value: paintings and large-scale installations tend to command higher prices than photographs or editions
  2. Provenance and exhibition history are important; works with documented museum exhibition or publication history may carry a premium
  3. Numbered editions and prints require careful cataloguing of edition size, number, and condition
  4. Date and period matter; early works from the 1970s may have different market profile than later paintings

Appraisal caveats

  • Sarmento worked across many media and formats; auction values vary widely by medium, size, and period. Individual lot comparables should be consulted rather than relying on broad averages.
  • Attribution and authenticity should be verified through documented provenance, catalogue raisonné references, or expert consultation.

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 Juliao Sarmento 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.

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