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# 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.

## What is a Agustín Cárdenas work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Agustín Cárdenas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/agustin-cardenas (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.