> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/damian-ortega · updated 2026-11-02

# Damián Ortega (b. 1967)

Damián Ortega is a Mexican artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,785.

A work by Damián Ortega sold in 2026 for $28,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Damián Ortega work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Damián Ortega work is $8,785.

The median Damián Ortega photograph sells for $6,250 across 14 lots.

The median Damián Ortega sculpture sells for $15,649 across 9 lots.

The median Damián Ortega work on paper sells for $8,820 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $8,820 | $8,820 | — | 2022-10-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $15,649 | $100,000 | 90% | 2026-06-09 |
| Photography | 14 | $6,250 | $18,750 | — | 2026-10-01 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,298–$10,469 | $6,708 | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,019–$7,215 | $6,250 | $8,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $100,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $66,639 |
| Photography | 2016 | $18,750 |
| Photography | 2013 | $11,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,820 |

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 Damián Ortega worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Damián Ortega work is $8,785. The median Damián Ortega photograph sells for $6,250 across 14 lots. The median Damián Ortega sculpture sells for $15,649 across 9 lots. The median Damián Ortega work on paper sells for $8,820 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Damián Ortega photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Damián Ortega photograph is $6,250.

### What is Damián Ortega's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Damián Ortega photograph is $18,750.

### What is Damián Ortega's auction record?

Damián Ortega's auction record is $100,000, set in 2013.

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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, “Damián Ortega auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/damian-ortega (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.