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# Eduardo Arroyo (1937–2018)

## What is Eduardo Arroyo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 340 auction results for Eduardo Arroyo at 50 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,476 including buyer’s premium (middle half $283–$9,253, n=19). The auction record is $141,247 for La Perquisition de St Sebastian (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Perquisition de St Sebastian | — | $141,247 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Peintres Aveugles (Blind Painters), 1975 | Oil paint | $93,161 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | PARMI LES PEINTRES N°4 | Huile sur toile | $86,753 | Artcurial | Feb 2016 |
| 4 | Espoir et désespoir de Angel Ganivet III, 1937 | Huile sur toile | $52,893 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Parmi les peintres, 1976 | Panel | $40,413 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | La Silla de Yalta, 1969 | Painting | $39,208 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Fausto | Oil and mixed media on paper | $39,126 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 8 | Parmi les peintres, 1976 | Collage of coloured sandpaper, fabric, sand and papers on panel | $38,521 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Parmi les peintres, mixed media and sandpaper collage on wood, 1937 | Mixed media | $38,506 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Faust, 1976 | Signé et daté en bas au centre "Arroyo | $37,251 | Artcurial | Jun 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $19,029 |
| Other | 41 | $6,182 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $3,574 |
| Prints | 38 | $200 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $23,595 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,588 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 66 | $549 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 340 results from 50 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eduardo Arroyo is a Spanish artist with 552 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $813. 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 Eduardo Arroyo sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Eduardo Arroyo works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Eduardo Arroyo work worth?

Across 334 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduardo Arroyo work is $813.

The median Eduardo Arroyo print sells for $271 across 99 lots.

The median Eduardo Arroyo work on paper sells for $2,260 across 73 lots.

The median Eduardo Arroyo painting sells for $11,568 across 37 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Eduardo Arroyo prints typically sell for $170–$402 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Eduardo Arroyo work on papers typically sell for $895–$1,769 (the middle half of 32 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 | 148 | $271†‡ | $24,979 | 66.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 57 | $11,568†‡ | $93,161 | 64.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 99 | $2,260†‡ | $38,521 | 73.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $8,193†‡ | $43,651‡ | 35.3% | 2026-02-25 |
| Photography | 2 | $656† | $656† | 50% | 2023-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $38,521‡ | $141,247 | — | 2026-02-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Eduardo Arroyo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (148 lots) median $271 with 66.9% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $11,568, record $93,161. A typical Eduardo Arroyo painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $38,521.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $90–$193†‡ | $104†‡ | $463 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $170–$402†‡ | $284†‡ | $1,791‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,548–$10,135†‡ | $6,659†‡ | $24,353 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $10,897–$32,308†‡ | $21,366†‡ | $93,161 |

† 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) | 32 | $895–$1,769†‡ | $1,244†‡ | $7,843 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,055–$7,403†‡ | $3,848†‡ | $38,521 |

† 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 | 2020 | $93,161 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $86,753 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $43,651‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $38,521 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $37,251 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $24,979 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $20,295 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $20,068‡ |

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

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 Eduardo Arroyo worth?

Across 334 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduardo Arroyo work is $813. The median Eduardo Arroyo print sells for $271 across 99 lots. The median Eduardo Arroyo work on paper sells for $2,260 across 73 lots. The median Eduardo Arroyo painting sells for $11,568 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Eduardo Arroyo prints typically sell for $170–$402 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Eduardo Arroyo work on papers typically sell for $895–$1,769 (the middle half of 32 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 Eduardo Arroyo print?

Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Arroyo print is $271. 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 Eduardo Arroyo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Arroyo print is $24,979.

### What is the average price of a Eduardo Arroyo work on paper?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Arroyo work on paper is $2,260. 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 Eduardo Arroyo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Arroyo work on paper is $38,521.

### What is the average price of a Eduardo Arroyo painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Arroyo painting is $11,568. 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 Eduardo Arroyo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Arroyo painting is $93,161.

### What is the average price of a medium Eduardo Arroyo print?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eduardo Arroyo print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $284, 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 Eduardo Arroyo work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eduardo Arroyo work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,244, 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 Eduardo Arroyo's auction record?

Eduardo Arroyo's auction record is $141,247, set in 2007.

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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, “Eduardo Arroyo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eduardo-arroyo (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.