Baltasar Lobo (1910–1993)
What is Baltasar Lobo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 221 auction results for Baltasar Lobo at 26 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $69,517 including buyer’s premium (middle half $35,142–$112,575, n=18). The auction record is $612,500 for Grande jeune fille à genoux (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grande jeune fille à genoux, 1987 | Bronze with dark brown patina | $612,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Pièce d'eau, 1971 | Bronze | $499,942 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 3 | Pièce d'eau, 1971 | Bronze | $428,534 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 4 | Jeune fille assise de face, 1989 | Bronze | $423,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 5 | Jeune fille à genoux, 1968 | Bronze | $404,183 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 6 | reposo | — | $348,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 7 | Maternité N° 2, Caracas, 1953 | Bronze | $324,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Au soleil | Bronze | $318,994 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | Jeune fille se coiffant, 1910 | Bronze | $309,721 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Contemplative, 1988 | Bronze | $279,400 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 155 | $48,069 |
| Other | 12 | $20,167 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $2,142 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $212,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $68,996 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $25,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 221 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Baltasar Lobo is a Spanish artist with 268 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $38,060. 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 Baltasar Lobo sold in 2026 for $90,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Baltasar Lobo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Baltasar Lobo on OpeningBid →What is a Baltasar Lobo work worth?
Across 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Baltasar Lobo work is $38,060.
The median Baltasar Lobo sculpture sells for $44,853 across 183 lots.
The median Baltasar Lobo work on paper sells for $2,071 across 17 lots.
The median Baltasar Lobo print sells for $345 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Baltasar Lobo sculptures typically sell for $17,232–$45,323 (the middle half of 89 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Baltasar Lobo sculptures typically sell for $47,607–$137,177 (the middle half of 44 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 | 3 | $345† | $400 | 66.7% | 2023-06-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,142 | $2,142 | — | 2021-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $2,071‡ | $8,067 | 63% | 2025-08-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 213 | $44,853†‡ | $612,500 | 85.9% | 2026-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $189,352 | $612,500 | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Baltasar Lobo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $345 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,142, record $2,142. A typical Baltasar Lobo painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 41 lots) the median is $189,352.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $564–$3,439‡ | $1,682‡ | $8,067 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,071–$3,366 | $2,125 | $6,758 |
‡ 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) | 89 | $17,232–$45,323†‡ | $27,500†‡ | $126,812 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $47,607–$137,177†‡ | $69,242†‡ | $254,626 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $168,332–$361,588† | $212,500† | $612,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $612,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $499,942 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $8,067 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $7,192 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,142 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $289† |
† 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 Baltasar Lobo worth?
Across 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Baltasar Lobo work is $38,060. The median Baltasar Lobo sculpture sells for $44,853 across 183 lots. The median Baltasar Lobo work on paper sells for $2,071 across 17 lots. The median Baltasar Lobo print sells for $345 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Baltasar Lobo sculptures typically sell for $17,232–$45,323 (the middle half of 89 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Baltasar Lobo sculptures typically sell for $47,607–$137,177 (the middle half of 44 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 Baltasar Lobo sculpture?
Based on 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Baltasar Lobo sculpture is $44,853. 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 Baltasar Lobo's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Baltasar Lobo sculpture is $612,500.
What is the average price of a Baltasar Lobo work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Baltasar Lobo work on paper is $2,071. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Baltasar Lobo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Baltasar Lobo work on paper is $8,067.
What is the average price of a small Baltasar Lobo sculpture?
Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Baltasar Lobo sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $27,500, 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 Baltasar Lobo sculpture?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Baltasar Lobo sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $69,242, 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 Baltasar Lobo's auction record?
Baltasar Lobo's auction record is $612,500, set in 2017.
See the full Baltasar Lobo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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