Diego Rivera (1886–1957)
Diego Rivera is a Mexican artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $6,043. 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 Diego Rivera sold in 2026 for $85,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Diego Rivera on OpeningBid →What is a Diego Rivera work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diego Rivera work is $6,043.
The median Diego Rivera work on paper sells for $21,919 across 23 lots.
The median Diego Rivera print sells for $1,045 across 14 lots.
The median Diego Rivera photograph sells for $1,035 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Diego Rivera work on papers typically sell for $6,871–$74,466 (the middle half of 21 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 | 21 | $1,045† | $35,124 | 66.7% | 2025-07-19 |
| Paintings | 4 | $859,836† | $1.8M† | 75% | 2024-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $21,919†‡ | $142,472 | 74.2% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,074†‡ | $6,043† | — | 2024-09-26 |
| Photography | 5 | $1,035 | $4,492 | — | 2009-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $139,597† | $1.8M† | — | 2024-05-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Diego Rivera's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $1,045 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $859,836, record $1,765,630. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,765,630 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Diego Rivera painting sells for around 823× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $139,597.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $369–$8,635† | $3,200† | $35,124 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $6,871–$74,466†‡ | $21,919†‡ | $142,472 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2024 | $1.8M† |
| Paintings | 2006 | $859,836 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $142,472 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $136,723 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $35,124 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $32,223 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6,043† |
| Photography | 2006 | $4,492 |
† 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 Diego Rivera worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diego Rivera work is $6,043. The median Diego Rivera work on paper sells for $21,919 across 23 lots. The median Diego Rivera print sells for $1,045 across 14 lots. The median Diego Rivera photograph sells for $1,035 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Diego Rivera work on papers typically sell for $6,871–$74,466 (the middle half of 21 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 Diego Rivera work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Diego Rivera work on paper is $21,919. 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 Diego Rivera's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Diego Rivera work on paper is $142,472.
What is the average price of a Diego Rivera print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Diego Rivera print is $1,045. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Diego Rivera's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Diego Rivera print is $35,124.
What is the average price of a small Diego Rivera work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Diego Rivera work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $21,919, 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 small Diego Rivera print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Diego Rivera print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Diego Rivera's auction record?
Diego Rivera's auction record is $1,765,630, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,765,630 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Diego Rivera record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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