Emilio Sánchez (1921–1999)
Emilio Sánchez is a Cuban artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $10,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Emilio Sánchez sold in 2023 for $19,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Sánchez work is $10,000.
The median Emilio Sánchez painting sells for $19,050 across 17 lots.
The median Emilio Sánchez work on paper sells for $4,500 across 13 lots.
The median Emilio Sánchez print sells for $220 across 3 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $220‡ | $300 | — | 2022-01-27 |
| Paintings | 18 | $19,050 | $56,250 | 94.4% | 2023-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,500 | $16,250 | 92.9% | 2025-12-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emilio Sánchez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $220. Paintings (18 lots) median $19,050, record $56,250. A typical Emilio Sánchez painting sells for around 87× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $10,040–$23,125 | $12,600 | $44,100 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $16,065–$25,000 | $19,916 | $56,250 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,250–$4,000 | $3,276 | $4,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $56,250 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $44,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $300 |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $220 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emilio Sánchez worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Sánchez work is $10,000. The median Emilio Sánchez painting sells for $19,050 across 17 lots. The median Emilio Sánchez work on paper sells for $4,500 across 13 lots. The median Emilio Sánchez print sells for $220 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Emilio Sánchez painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Sánchez painting is $19,050.
What is Emilio Sánchez's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Sánchez painting is $56,250.
What is the average price of a Emilio Sánchez work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Sánchez work on paper is $4,500.
What is Emilio Sánchez's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Sánchez work on paper is $16,250.
What is the average price of a large Emilio Sánchez painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emilio Sánchez painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Emilio Sánchez's auction record?
Emilio Sánchez's auction record is $56,250, set in 2005.
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