Antonio Saura (1930–1998)
What is Antonio Saura’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 568 auction results for Antonio Saura at 55 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $474 including buyer’s premium (middle half $237–$39,208, n=21). The auction record is $1,048,370 for Crucifixion noire et rouge (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crucifixion noire et rouge, 1963 | Oil paint | $1,048,370 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 2 | Portrait imaginaire de Goya | — | $840,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 3 | Angela | Oil on canvas | $641,304 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Siri | Oil on canvas | $455,322 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Curato, 1930 | Óleo sobre lienzo | $441,403 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 6 | Infanta I, 1960 | Oil paint | $421,064 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | Saeta, 1957 | Oil paint | $420,869 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 8 | Crucifixión, 1961 | Oil paint | $374,744 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | Los enigmas de la Gruta (20 Autorretratos) | — | $358,795 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 10 | Dora Maar 1.5.83., 1983 | Oil paint | $340,709 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 96 | $98,505 |
| Works on paper | 39 | $24,193 |
| Other | 51 | $10,762 |
| Prints | 103 | $709 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 58 | $196,775 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 154 | $5,449 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $3,429 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 568 results from 55 houses · How we compute these figures
Antonio Saura is a Spanish artist with 750 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,960. 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 Antonio Saura sold in 2026 for $235,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 534 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antonio Saura work is $1,960.
The median Antonio Saura print sells for $610 across 230 lots.
The median Antonio Saura painting sells for $98,009 across 110 lots.
The median Antonio Saura work on paper sells for $10,762 across 82 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Antonio Saura prints typically sell for $377–$1,353 (the middle half of 171 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Antonio Saura paintings typically sell for $132,668–$263,962 (the middle half of 54 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 | 320 | $610†‡ | $56,695 | 71.9% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 129 | $98,009†‡ | $1M | 85.3% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 109 | $10,762†‡ | $80,700 | 75.2% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $68 | $68 | — | 2021-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 59 | $221,925†‡ | $1M | — | 2026-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Antonio Saura's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (320 lots) median $610 with 71.9% sell-through. Paintings (129 lots) median $98,009, record $1,048,370. A typical Antonio Saura painting sells for around 161× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 59 lots) the median is $221,925.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $243–$1,224†‡ | $529†‡ | $3,985 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 171 | $377–$1,353†‡ | $625†‡ | $53,565 |
† 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) | 9 | $4,375–$21,349†‡ | $12,117†‡ | $327,960 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $42,242–$79,743†‡ | $58,529†‡ | $141,003 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $132,668–$263,962‡ | $199,841‡ | $1M |
† 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) | 32 | $1,959–$9,555†‡ | $3,886†‡ | $19,869 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $10,149–$33,601†‡ | $24,729†‡ | $80,700 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2007 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $441,403 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $80,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $74,153 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $56,695 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $53,565 |
| Photography | 2021 | $68 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Antonio Saura worth?
Across 534 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antonio Saura work is $1,960. The median Antonio Saura print sells for $610 across 230 lots. The median Antonio Saura painting sells for $98,009 across 110 lots. The median Antonio Saura work on paper sells for $10,762 across 82 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Antonio Saura prints typically sell for $377–$1,353 (the middle half of 171 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Antonio Saura paintings typically sell for $132,668–$263,962 (the middle half of 54 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 Antonio Saura print?
Based on 230 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antonio Saura print is $610. 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 Antonio Saura's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antonio Saura print is $56,695.
What is the average price of a Antonio Saura painting?
Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antonio Saura painting is $98,009. 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 Antonio Saura's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antonio Saura painting is $1,048,370.
What is the average price of a Antonio Saura work on paper?
Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antonio Saura work on paper is $10,762. 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 Antonio Saura's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antonio Saura work on paper is $80,700.
What is the average price of a medium Antonio Saura print?
Based on 171 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Antonio Saura print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $625, 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 large Antonio Saura painting?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Antonio Saura painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $199,841, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Antonio Saura's auction record?
Antonio Saura's auction record is $1,048,370, set in 2007.
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