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# Alfredo Castañeda (1938–2010)

## What is Alfredo Castañeda’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Alfredo Castañeda at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $43,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,605–$68,888, n=6). The auction record is $668,424 for La nave (El arca) (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La nave (El arca), 1993 | Oil on canvas | $668,424 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | Nuestro sacrificio, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $226,800 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | Le Petit déjeuner sur l'herbe, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $144,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Recordatorio para un exilado | Oil on canvas | $97,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Omens (Presagios), 1983 | Oil on panel | $95,250 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Entrar, 2004 | Painting | $69,850 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Convergencias, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $66,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Nuestra espera, 1999 | Oil paint | $63,500 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil and collage on panel), 1970 | Painting | $60,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1994 | Oil on canvas | $56,700 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $41,564 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $14,400 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $37,953 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $11,263 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfredo Castañeda is a Mexican-Spanish artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $16,510. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alfredo Castañeda sold in 2026 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alfredo Castañeda work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Alfredo Castañeda work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfredo Castañeda work is $16,510.

The median Alfredo Castañeda painting sells for $32,760 across 24 lots.

The median Alfredo Castañeda work on paper sells for $3,208 across 11 lots.

The median Alfredo Castañeda print sells for $805 across 7 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 | 7 | $805† | $1,509† | — | 2026-08-27 |
| Paintings | 29 | $32,760† | $668,424 | 82.8% | 2026-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $3,208† | $17,780 | 57.9% | 2025-06-26 |
| Photography | 3 | $35,280 | $41,564 | — | 2024-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $226,800 | $668,424 | — | 2024-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Alfredo Castañeda's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $805. Paintings (29 lots) median $32,760, record $668,424. A typical Alfredo Castañeda painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $226,800.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,169–$21,398† | $13,598† | $53,340 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $25,100–$64,750† | $40,625† | $144,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,037–$8,058† | $3,054† | $14,400 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $668,424 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $226,800 |
| Photography | 2013 | $41,564 |
| Photography | 2020 | $35,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $17,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $14,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,509† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,030† |

† 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 Alfredo Castañeda worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfredo Castañeda work is $16,510. The median Alfredo Castañeda painting sells for $32,760 across 24 lots. The median Alfredo Castañeda work on paper sells for $3,208 across 11 lots. The median Alfredo Castañeda print sells for $805 across 7 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 Alfredo Castañeda painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfredo Castañeda painting is $32,760. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alfredo Castañeda's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfredo Castañeda painting is $668,424.

### What is the average price of a Alfredo Castañeda work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfredo Castañeda work on paper is $3,208. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alfredo Castañeda's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfredo Castañeda work on paper is $17,780.

### What is the average price of a medium Alfredo Castañeda painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfredo Castañeda painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $40,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Alfredo Castañeda work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfredo Castañeda work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,054, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alfredo Castañeda's auction record?

Alfredo Castañeda's auction record is $668,424, set in 2006.

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

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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.