Federico Cantú (1908–1989)
Federico Cantú is a Mexican artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,302. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Federico Cantú sold in 2024 for $24,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Federico Cantú work is $3,302.
The median Federico Cantú painting sells for $4,445 across 8 lots.
The median Federico Cantú print sells for $480 across 1 lots.
The median Federico Cantú work on paper sells for $412 across 1 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 | 3 | $480 | $480 | 33.3% | 2024-09-25 |
| Paintings | 12 | $4,445 | $118,750 | 66.7% | 2024-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $412 | $412 | — | 2026-01-13 |
Federico Cantú's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $480 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $4,445, record $118,750. A typical Federico Cantú painting sells for around 9.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,986–$4,636 | $3,683 | $18,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $118,750 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $24,130 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $480 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $412 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Federico Cantú worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Federico Cantú work is $3,302. The median Federico Cantú painting sells for $4,445 across 8 lots. The median Federico Cantú print sells for $480 across 1 lots. The median Federico Cantú work on paper sells for $412 across 1 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 Federico Cantú painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Federico Cantú painting is $4,445.
What is Federico Cantú's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Federico Cantú painting is $118,750.
What is Federico Cantú's auction record?
Federico Cantú's auction record is $118,750, set in 2017.
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