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# Carmelo Arden Quin (1913–2010)

## What is Carmelo Arden Quin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Carmelo Arden Quin at 12 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,379–$52,920, n=5). The auction record is $132,100 for Accent Rouge (2015, Fineartauctionsmiami). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accent Rouge, 1947 | Oil on panel | $132,100 | Fineartauctionsmiami | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1944 | Mixed media on panel | $120,700 | Fineartauctionsmiami | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | André, 1945 | Oil on cardboard | $117,820 | Fineartauctionsmiami | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Relation analogique, 1944 | Oil on panel | $91,900 | Fineartauctionsmiami | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Móvil, 1949 | Hanging mobile—wood, metal and monofilament | $81,900 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 6 | Carmelo ARDEN-QUIN (Uruguayan, 1913 - 2010), 1949 | Oil on cardboard | $77,500 | Fineartauctionsmiami | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Aris, 1949 | Oil paint | $75,000 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 8 | Couronnes XI, 1948 | Oil on cardboard | $74,500 | Fineartauctionsmiami | Dec 2015 |
| 9 | Ecelle II | Oil, black ink and lacquer on wood | $73,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 10 | Lignes Noires 2 (Forme Galbée) | — | $73,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $50,000 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $24,269 |
| Other | 12 | $4,526 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $62,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $22,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carmelo Arden Quin is an Uruguayan artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $15,440. 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 Carmelo Arden Quin sold in 2025 for $44,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carmelo Arden Quin work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carmelo Arden Quin work is $15,440.

The median Carmelo Arden Quin painting sells for $47,500 across 18 lots.

The median Carmelo Arden Quin work on paper sells for $4,644 across 6 lots.

The median Carmelo Arden Quin print sells for $1,237 across 6 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 | 11 | $1,237†‡ | $5,464 | 54.5% | 2023-03-29 |
| Paintings | 32 | $47,500†‡ | $132,100 | 56.3% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $4,644‡ | $43,750 | 31.6% | 2026-04-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $81,900 | $81,900 | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $120,700 | $132,100 | — | 2016-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Carmelo Arden Quin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $1,237 with 54.5% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $47,500, record $132,100. A typical Carmelo Arden Quin painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $120,700.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $9,299–$38,962† | $22,500† | $52,920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $43,661–$87,100‡ | $74,750‡ | $132,100 |

† 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) | 5 | $3,673–$43,750‡ | $4,500‡ | $43,750 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $132,100 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $117,820 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $81,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $43,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $43,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $5,464 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,029 |

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 Carmelo Arden Quin worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carmelo Arden Quin work is $15,440. The median Carmelo Arden Quin painting sells for $47,500 across 18 lots. The median Carmelo Arden Quin work on paper sells for $4,644 across 6 lots. The median Carmelo Arden Quin print sells for $1,237 across 6 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 Carmelo Arden Quin painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carmelo Arden Quin painting is $47,500. 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 Carmelo Arden Quin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carmelo Arden Quin painting is $132,100.

### What is the average price of a Carmelo Arden Quin work on paper?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carmelo Arden Quin work on paper is $4,644. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carmelo Arden Quin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carmelo Arden Quin work on paper is $43,750.

### What is the average price of a Carmelo Arden Quin print?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carmelo Arden Quin print is $1,237. 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 Carmelo Arden Quin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carmelo Arden Quin print is $5,464.

### What is the average price of a medium Carmelo Arden Quin painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carmelo Arden Quin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $74,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carmelo Arden Quin's auction record?

Carmelo Arden Quin's auction record is $132,100, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.