Bartolomé Estebán Murillo (1618–1682)
What is Bartolomé Estebán Murillo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 194 auction results for Bartolomé Estebán Murillo at 42 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $778 including buyer’s premium (middle half $564–$875, n=6). The auction record is $601,240 for Saint Jean l'Evangéliste (2023, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Jean l'Evangéliste, 2016 | Painting | $601,240 | Artcurial | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | The Holy Family | Pen and brown ink | $277,000 | Christie's | Jan 2008 |
| 3 | The Madonna and Child | Ink | $156,537 | Christie's | Jul 2011 |
| 4 | Saint Peter receiving the keys; and The Baptism of Christ, 1775 | Pair of sketches | $125,586 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Moses drawing water from the Rock, 1857 | Preparatory sketch on canvas | $80,705 | Bonhams | Jul 2017 |
| 6 | portrait of Giovanni Battista Priaroggia | Oil on canvas | $72,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2007 |
| 7 | The Infant Baptist seated on a rock with a lamb | Black chalk | $39,698 | Christie's | Jul 1999 |
| 8 | Mater Dolorosa;Ecce homo | — | $36,575 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 9 | Saint Francis and the Christ Child, surrounded by putti | Oil on canvas | $15,776 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | Street Urchins eating fruit | — | $9,880 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $7,819 |
| Paintings | 47 | $1,082 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $1,168 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $1,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $658 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 194 results from 42 houses · How we compute these figures
Bartolomé Estebán Murillo is a Spanish artist with 290 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $906. 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 Bartolomé Estebán Murillo is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,259; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartolomé Estebán Murillo work is $906.
The median Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting sells for $796 across 162 lots.
The median Bartolomé Estebán Murillo work on paper sells for $20,055 across 6 lots.
The median Bartolomé Estebán Murillo print sells for $118 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bartolomé Estebán Murillo paintings typically sell for $438–$1,434 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Bartolomé Estebán Murillo paintings typically sell for $787–$1,407 (the middle half of 36 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 | $118‡ | $118‡ | 33.3% | 2026-02-24 |
| Paintings | 254 | $796†‡ | $601,240 | 63.8% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $20,055‡ | $277,000 | 85.7% | 2025-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $76,352 | $601,240 | — | 2023-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bartolomé Estebán Murillo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $118 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (254 lots) median $796, record $601,240. A typical Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $76,352.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $232–$842†‡ | $358†‡ | $2,946 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 84 | $438–$1,434†‡ | $718†‡ | $601,240 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $787–$1,407†‡ | $1,148†‡ | $4,406 |
† 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) | 6 | $221–$127,328‡ | $20,055‡ | $277,000 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $601,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $277,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $156,537 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $15,776 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $118‡ |
‡ 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 Bartolomé Estebán Murillo worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartolomé Estebán Murillo work is $906. The median Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting sells for $796 across 162 lots. The median Bartolomé Estebán Murillo work on paper sells for $20,055 across 6 lots. The median Bartolomé Estebán Murillo print sells for $118 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bartolomé Estebán Murillo paintings typically sell for $438–$1,434 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Bartolomé Estebán Murillo paintings typically sell for $787–$1,407 (the middle half of 36 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 Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting?
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting is $796. 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 Bartolomé Estebán Murillo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting is $601,240.
What is the average price of a medium Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting?
Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $718, 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 Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bartolomé Estebán Murillo painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,148, 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 Bartolomé Estebán Murillo's auction record?
Bartolomé Estebán Murillo's auction record is $601,240, set in 2023.
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