> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alejandro-santiago · updated 2026-11-02

# Alejandro Santiago (1964–2013)

## What is Alejandro Santiago’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Alejandro Santiago at 5 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $575–$3,450, n=19). The auction record is $30,240 for Biombo II (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biombo II, 2001 | Oil paint | $30,240 | Phillips | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled (Oaxaca Bomb), 1991 | Oil on canvas | $15,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Santuario, 1999 | Acrylic paint | $9,375 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (Hidden Eyes), 1991 | Oil on canvas | $7,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $7,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (Faces), 2009 | And mixed media on canvas | $5,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Woman with Guitar, 1999 | Cochinille dye on amate (handmade paper) | $5,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Woman Seated, 1999 | Cochinille dye on amate (hadmade paper) | $1,400 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Figures in Pink), 1994 | Watercolor and charcoal on paper | $1,300 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (Figures), 1994 | Watercolor and charcoal on paper | $1,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $7,500 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $750 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $650 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alejandro Santiago is a Mexican artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alejandro Santiago sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,176 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alejandro Santiago work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alejandro Santiago work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alejandro Santiago work is $1,000.

The median Alejandro Santiago work on paper sells for $650 across 13 lots.

The median Alejandro Santiago painting sells for $10,345 across 8 lots.

The median Alejandro Santiago print sells for $294 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $294† | $2,176† | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Paintings | 8 | $10,345† | $30,240 | — | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $650 | $1,300 | — | 2026-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Alejandro Santiago's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $294. Paintings (8 lots) median $10,345, record $30,240. A typical Alejandro Santiago painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,500–$13,594 | $8,438 | $30,240 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $500–$1,000 | $650 | $1,300 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $30,240 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,176† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $319† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Alejandro Santiago worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alejandro Santiago work is $1,000. The median Alejandro Santiago work on paper sells for $650 across 13 lots. The median Alejandro Santiago painting sells for $10,345 across 8 lots. The median Alejandro Santiago print sells for $294 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Alejandro Santiago work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alejandro Santiago work on paper is $650.

### What is Alejandro Santiago's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alejandro Santiago work on paper is $1,300.

### What is the average price of a medium Alejandro Santiago work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alejandro Santiago work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alejandro Santiago's auction record?

Alejandro Santiago's auction record is $30,240, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alejandro Santiago auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alejandro-santiago (updated 2026-11-02).

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.