Agustín Cárdenas (1927–2001)
Agustín Cárdenas is a Cuban artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $32,207. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Agustín Cárdenas sold in 2026 for $50,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agustín Cárdenas work is $32,207.
The median Agustín Cárdenas sculpture sells for $49,139 across 96 lots.
The median Agustín Cárdenas work on paper sells for $3,024 across 13 lots.
The median Agustín Cárdenas print sells for $186 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Agustín Cárdenas sculptures typically sell for $15,201–$31,361 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Agustín Cárdenas sculptures typically sell for $40,000–$80,500 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $186 | $218 | — | 2025-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,024 | $10,012 | — | 2025-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 100 | $49,139† | $732,902 | 96% | 2026-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $147,748 | $732,902 | — | 2026-02-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,041–$2,426 | $2,233 | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,523–$7,036 | $6,290 | $10,012 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $15,201–$31,361 | $22,500 | $126,967 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $40,000–$80,500† | $57,150† | $297,058 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $103,856–$219,441 | $138,600 | $732,902 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $732,902 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $625,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,012 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,162 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $218 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $153 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Agustín Cárdenas worth?
Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agustín Cárdenas work is $32,207. The median Agustín Cárdenas sculpture sells for $49,139 across 96 lots. The median Agustín Cárdenas work on paper sells for $3,024 across 13 lots. The median Agustín Cárdenas print sells for $186 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Agustín Cárdenas sculptures typically sell for $15,201–$31,361 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Agustín Cárdenas sculptures typically sell for $40,000–$80,500 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Agustín Cárdenas sculpture?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agustín Cárdenas sculpture is $49,139. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Agustín Cárdenas's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agustín Cárdenas sculpture is $732,902.
What is the average price of a Agustín Cárdenas work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agustín Cárdenas work on paper is $3,024.
What is Agustín Cárdenas's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agustín Cárdenas work on paper is $10,012.
What is the average price of a small Agustín Cárdenas sculpture?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Agustín Cárdenas sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Agustín Cárdenas sculpture?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Agustín Cárdenas sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $57,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Agustín Cárdenas's auction record?
Agustín Cárdenas's auction record is $732,902, set in 2020.
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