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# 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.

## What is a Emilio Sánchez work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Emilio Sánchez auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emilio-sanchez (updated 2026-11-01).

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.