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# Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,504 auction results for Eduardo Chillida at 87 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,820 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,156–$13,616, n=93). The auction record is $4,468,150 for Modulación del espacio III (Modulation of Space III) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modulación del espacio III (Modulation of Space III), 1963 | Iron | $4,468,150 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Rumor de limites no. VI, 1960 | Iron | $3,704,951 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 3 | Elogio del aire - The Praise of Air - Das Lob der Luft, 1956 | Eisen | $3,573,998 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | Down Town III, 1990 | Corten steel | $2,905,290 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Homenaje a Goethe I (Homage to Goethe I), 1975 | Alabaster | $2,853,605 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 6 | Lo profundo es el aire XX (How Profound is the Air XX), 1998 | Alabaster | $2,312,779 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 7 | Elogio de la Arquitectura XII, 1990 | Steel | $2,159,383 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| 8 | Música de las constelaciones, 1954 | Forged iron | $2,084,923 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Mural III, 1999 | Béton refractaire et oxyde de cuivre | $1,967,015 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Yunque de sueños XII (Anvil of dreams XII), 1962 | Iron and granite | $1,955,288 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 92 | $255,964 |
| Works on paper | 63 | $46,662 |
| Other | 60 | $20,084 |
| Prints | 561 | $3,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $12,905 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 259 | $4,606 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 431 | $3,615 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,504 results from 87 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eduardo Chillida is a Spanish artist with 1,767 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,136. 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 Chillida is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,352; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Eduardo Chillida work worth?

Across 1,468 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduardo Chillida work is $3,136.

The median Eduardo Chillida print sells for $2,720 across 1,091 lots.

The median Eduardo Chillida work on paper sells for $30,429 across 84 lots.

The median Eduardo Chillida sculpture sells for $478,480 across 71 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Eduardo Chillida prints typically sell for $1,629–$3,587 (the middle half of 573 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Eduardo Chillida prints typically sell for $1,658–$5,746 (the middle half of 420 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 | 1,248 | $2,720†‡ | $59,856 | 87.4% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 2 | $66,761† | $87,394 | — | 2025-05-09 |
| Works on Paper | 104 | $30,429†‡ | $276,004 | 80.8% | 2026-06-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 73 | $478,480†‡ | $4.5M | 97.3% | 2026-10-14 |
| Photography | 5 | $2,299‡ | $2,299‡ | 20% | 2016-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 111 | $239,643†‡ | $4.5M | — | 2026-10-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Eduardo Chillida's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,248 lots) median $2,720 with 87.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $66,761, record $87,394. A typical Eduardo Chillida painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 111 lots) the median is $239,643.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 573 | $1,629–$3,587†‡ | $2,481†‡ | $59,856 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 420 | $1,658–$5,746†‡ | $3,006†‡ | $37,679 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $7,953–$14,243†‡ | $11,253†‡ | $40,515 |

† 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) | 60 | $12,986–$45,170†‡ | $25,599†‡ | $104,997† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $57,456–$128,974†‡ | $97,382†‡ | $276,004 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $136,600–$610,318† | $211,560† | $4.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $490,974–$1.6M† | $709,032† | $2.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2.9M–$3.7M | $3.6M | $4.1M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $4.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $276,004 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $222,966 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $87,394 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $59,856 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $46,128† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $40,515 |

† 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 Eduardo Chillida worth?

Across 1,468 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduardo Chillida work is $3,136. The median Eduardo Chillida print sells for $2,720 across 1,091 lots. The median Eduardo Chillida work on paper sells for $30,429 across 84 lots. The median Eduardo Chillida sculpture sells for $478,480 across 71 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eduardo Chillida prints typically sell for $1,629–$3,587 (the middle half of 573 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Eduardo Chillida prints typically sell for $1,658–$5,746 (the middle half of 420 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 Chillida print?

Based on 1,091 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Chillida print is $2,720. 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 Chillida's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Chillida print is $59,856.

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

Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Chillida work on paper is $30,429. 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 Chillida's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Chillida work on paper is $276,004.

### What is the average price of a Eduardo Chillida sculpture?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Chillida sculpture is $478,480. 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 Chillida's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Chillida sculpture is $4,468,150.

### What is the average price of a small Eduardo Chillida print?

Based on 573 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eduardo Chillida print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,481, 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 medium Eduardo Chillida print?

Based on 420 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eduardo Chillida print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,006, 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 Chillida's auction record?

Eduardo Chillida's auction record is $4,468,150, set in 2026.

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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 Chillida auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eduardo-chillida (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.