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# Byron Gálvez (1941–2009)

## What is Byron Gálvez’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Byron Gálvez at 7 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $363 including buyer’s premium (middle half $363–$396, n=11). The auction record is $3,900 for On Stage (2022, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On Stage, 1989 | Bronze | $3,900 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Abstract composition | Mixed media on purple paper | $660 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (mixed media on paper) | Mixed media on paper | $429 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Abstract figural | Mixed media on dark red paper | $363 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Abstract figural | Mixed media on blue paper | $363 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Abstract nude figure | Mixed media on red paper | $363 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (mixed media on dark green paper) | Mixed media on dark green paper | $363 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled abstract | Mixed media on tan paper | $363 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Watermelons | Mixed media on black paper | $363 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On Stage, 1989 | Acryligraph on paper | $561 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $363 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $363 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Byron Gálvez is a Mexican artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $797. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Byron Gálvez sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $9,838 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Byron Gálvez work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byron Gálvez work is $797.

The median Byron Gálvez painting sells for $4,666 across 13 lots.

The median Byron Gálvez print sells for $767 across 12 lots.

The median Byron Gálvez work on paper sells for $438 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $767† | $1,327† | 63.2% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 20 | $4,666† | $129,628† | 65% | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $438† | $1,088† | 88.9% | 2026-01-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $10,126† | $25,926† | — | 2025-11-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,194† | $1,194† | — | 2021-08-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $25,926† | $129,628† | — | 2023-11-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Byron Gálvez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $767 with 63.2% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $4,666, record $129,628. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $129,628 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Byron Gálvez painting sells for around 6.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $25,926.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $761–$814† | $782† | $868† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,424–$10,185† | $3,549† | $14,838† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $315–$594† | $438† | $1,088† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $9,838–$10,343† | $9,909† | $16,089† |

† 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 | 2022 | $129,628† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $25,926† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $16,089† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $15,805† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,327† |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,194† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,088† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $868† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Byron Gálvez worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byron Gálvez work is $797. The median Byron Gálvez painting sells for $4,666 across 13 lots. The median Byron Gálvez print sells for $767 across 12 lots. The median Byron Gálvez work on paper sells for $438 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Byron Gálvez painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Byron Gálvez painting is $4,666. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Byron Gálvez's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Byron Gálvez painting is $129,628. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $129,628 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Byron Gálvez print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Byron Gálvez print is $767. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Byron Gálvez's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Byron Gálvez print is $1,327. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,327 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Byron Gálvez's auction record?

Byron Gálvez's auction record is $129,628, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $129,628 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Byron Gálvez auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/byron-galvez-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.