Antoni Clavé (1913–2005)
What is Antoni Clavé’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 799 auction results for Antoni Clavé at 61 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $992 including buyer’s premium (middle half $285–$4,477, n=32). The auction record is $348,359 for Musiciens (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Musiciens, 1946 | Oil paint | $348,359 | Christie's | Feb 2005 |
| 2 | L'Enfant au chat, 1946 | Oil paint | $315,652 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | DIPTYQUE, 1957 | Signé et daté " | $249,785 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | Femme peintre et mannequin, 1951 | Oil paint | $235,915 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 5 | Le Roi | Embroidered tapestry | $189,551 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 6 | Jeune Fille au Chat | Oil on panel | $159,841 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 7 | La jeune fille et la cage, circa 1950 | Oil/canvas | $158,912 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 1990 |
| 8 | Feuilles Noires, 1965 | Signée en bas au centre | $148,987 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 9 | ENFANT À LA CAGE, 1948 | Oil on board | $131,995 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Guerrier Noir II, 1961 | Oil paint | $118,035 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $28,629 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $5,487 |
| Works on paper | 42 | $4,352 |
| Other | 102 | $943 |
| Prints | 154 | $436 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $38,528 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $2,152 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 258 | $697 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 799 results from 61 houses · How we compute these figures
Antoni Clavé is a Spanish artist with 1,226 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $849. 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 Antoni Clavé sold in 2026 for $13,399, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 788 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoni Clavé work is $849.
The median Antoni Clavé print sells for $438 across 459 lots.
The median Antoni Clavé work on paper sells for $2,571 across 118 lots.
The median Antoni Clavé painting sells for $18,657 across 100 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Antoni Clavé prints typically sell for $277–$772 (the middle half of 375 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Antoni Clavé paintings typically sell for $10,434–$40,197 (the middle half of 60 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 | 646 | $438†‡ | $100,296 | 71.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 155 | $18,657†‡ | $348,359 | 64.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 202 | $2,571†‡ | $87,754 | 58.4% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $3,493†‡ | $11,199† | 66.7% | 2026-04-06 |
| Photography | 14 | $179† | $580† | 42.9% | 2022-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 39 | $74,503†‡ | $348,359 | — | 2026-10-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Antoni Clavé's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (646 lots) median $438 with 71.1% sell-through. Paintings (155 lots) median $18,657, record $348,359. A typical Antoni Clavé painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 39 lots) the median is $74,503.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $295–$1,115†‡ | $475†‡ | $3,731‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 375 | $277–$772†‡ | $415†‡ | $100,296 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $255–$627†‡ | $292†‡ | $1,640‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $3,086–$9,400†‡ | $8,636†‡ | $27,165 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $10,434–$40,197†‡ | $18,323†‡ | $315,652 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $26,665–$118,035†‡ | $40,358†‡ | $348,359 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $942–$2,343†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $29,351 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $2,548–$21,740†‡ | $6,750†‡ | $87,754 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,550–$5,626†‡ | $3,493†‡ | $8,092 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $119–$228† | $179† | $580† |
† 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 | 2005 | $348,359 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $315,652 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $100,296 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $87,754 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $60,927 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $49,956 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $11,199† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $8,092 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Antoni Clavé worth?
Across 788 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoni Clavé work is $849. The median Antoni Clavé print sells for $438 across 459 lots. The median Antoni Clavé work on paper sells for $2,571 across 118 lots. The median Antoni Clavé painting sells for $18,657 across 100 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Antoni Clavé prints typically sell for $277–$772 (the middle half of 375 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Antoni Clavé paintings typically sell for $10,434–$40,197 (the middle half of 60 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 Antoni Clavé print?
Based on 459 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoni Clavé print is $438. 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 Antoni Clavé's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoni Clavé print is $100,296.
What is the average price of a Antoni Clavé work on paper?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoni Clavé work on paper is $2,571. 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 Antoni Clavé's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoni Clavé work on paper is $87,754.
What is the average price of a Antoni Clavé painting?
Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoni Clavé painting is $18,657. 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 Antoni Clavé's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoni Clavé painting is $348,359.
What is the average price of a medium Antoni Clavé print?
Based on 375 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Antoni Clavé print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Antoni Clavé painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Antoni Clavé painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,323, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Antoni Clavé's auction record?
Antoni Clavé's auction record is $348,359, set in 2005.
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