The best-selling artworks by Fernando Botero

Fernando Botero, one of the most renowned and beloved artists around the world, has captivated audiences with his unique style and vibrant depictions of life. Known for his distinctive use of exaggerated forms and voluminous figures, Botero’s artworks have gained immense popularity and critical acclaim globally. In this blog, we explore some of Fernando Botero’s best-selling artworks, highlighting the masterpieces that have left an indelible mark on the art world.

• The Musicians (5.1 million USD)

The previous owner had purchased this work on May 23, 2006 for the sum of 2 million 32 thousand dollars, and this year, almost two decades later, a transaction for the same work was achieved for the impressive sum of 5 million 132 thousand dollars.

Fernando Botero’s “The Musicians”, painted in 1979, manages to combine local and international influences with his experiences in Colombia and his knowledge of European art history.

• Man on Horseback (4.3 million USD)

On March 11, 2022, at a Christie’s auction, Fernando Botero broke his own record as the highest selling living Latin American artist by selling his sculpture “Man on Horseback” for a total of $4.3 million. The piece was estimated to sell for between $2 million and $3 million, but after ten minutes of bidding, it was left with a total value of more than $4 million.

The nearly 10-foot-tall bronze sculpture had sold for $1.84 million at a Sotheby’s auction in 2016, and has increased in value by 135 percent.

• Dancers (3.9 million USD)

On March 12, 2024, an artwork by Fernando Botero was the top sale at Christie’s

Latin American art auction in New York. Fernando Botero’s sculpture “Dancers” (2000) was the star of the auction when it sold for $3.92 million, 150% above its $1.5 million estimate.

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