Benito Quinquela Martín (1890–1977)
Benito Quinquela Martín is an Argentine artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $26,250. 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 Benito Quinquela Martín sold in 2023 for $82,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benito Quinquela Martín work is $26,250.
The median Benito Quinquela Martín painting sells for $29,062 across 20 lots.
The median Benito Quinquela Martín work on paper sells for $2,534 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $29,062† | $182,500 | 95.2% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,534† | $4,750 | — | 2025-03-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $21,250–$32,000† | $27,500† | $40,000 |
† 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 | 2011 | $182,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $82,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $319† |
† 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 Benito Quinquela Martín worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benito Quinquela Martín work is $26,250. The median Benito Quinquela Martín painting sells for $29,062 across 20 lots. The median Benito Quinquela Martín work on paper sells for $2,534 across 2 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 Benito Quinquela Martín painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benito Quinquela Martín painting is $29,062. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Benito Quinquela Martín's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benito Quinquela Martín painting is $182,500.
What is the average price of a medium Benito Quinquela Martín painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benito Quinquela Martín painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Benito Quinquela Martín's auction record?
Benito Quinquela Martín's auction record is $421,000, set in 2008.
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