Alvaro Delgado (1922–2016)
Alvaro Delgado is a Spanish artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $463. 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 Alvaro Delgado sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,608 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alvaro Delgado on OpeningBid →What is a Alvaro Delgado work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alvaro Delgado work is $463.
The median Alvaro Delgado print sells for $283 across 18 lots.
The median Alvaro Delgado painting sells for $1,048 across 19 lots.
The median Alvaro Delgado work on paper sells for $348 across 12 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 | 37 | $283‡ | $2,908‡ | 48.6% | 2026-05-13 |
| Paintings | 35 | $1,048†‡ | $4,156‡ | 54.3% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $348‡ | $1,756‡ | 37.5% | 2026-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,908‡ | $4,156‡ | — | 2024-12-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alvaro Delgado's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $283 with 48.6% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $1,048, record $4,156. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Alvaro Delgado painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,908.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $104–$264‡ | $172‡ | $415‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $117–$660‡ | $394‡ | $2,908‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $408–$711†‡ | $612†‡ | $822‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,006–$1,815†‡ | $1,339†‡ | $2,542‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $154–$331‡ | $175‡ | $585‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,156‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,908‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,547‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,756‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,413‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,189‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alvaro Delgado worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alvaro Delgado work is $463. The median Alvaro Delgado print sells for $283 across 18 lots. The median Alvaro Delgado painting sells for $1,048 across 19 lots. The median Alvaro Delgado work on paper sells for $348 across 12 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 Alvaro Delgado print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alvaro Delgado print is $283. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alvaro Delgado's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alvaro Delgado print is $2,908. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Alvaro Delgado painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alvaro Delgado painting is $1,048. 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 Alvaro Delgado's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alvaro Delgado painting is $4,156. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Alvaro Delgado work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alvaro Delgado work on paper is $348. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alvaro Delgado's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alvaro Delgado work on paper is $1,756. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Alvaro Delgado's auction record?
Alvaro Delgado's auction record is $4,156, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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