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# Felipe Castaneda (b. 1933)

## What is Felipe Castaneda’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Felipe Castaneda at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,295 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,403–$3,188, n=6). The auction record is $15,860 for Plenitud (2009, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plenitud, 1933 | Black marble | $15,860 | Bonhams | Nov 2009 |
| 2 | Mujer de pie, 1933 | Onyx | $14,640 | Bonhams | May 2011 |
| 3 | Meditation, 1976 | Semi-polished white onyx | $13,200 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Fertility, 1979 | Marble | $11,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2012 |
| 5 | Untitled (patinated bronze sculpture), 1983 | Bronze | $10,313 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2015 |
| 6 | Untitled (patinated bronze sculpture), 1980 | Bronze | $9,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Contemplation, 1976 | Marble | $9,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Untitled (patinated bronze), 1983 | Bronze | $8,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2018 |
| 9 | La Siesta, 1976 | Marble | $8,640 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2007 |
| 10 | Untitled (patinated bronze sculpture), 1983 | Bronze | $8,190 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 37 | $4,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $4,353 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,188 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Felipe Castaneda is a Mexican artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,904. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Felipe Castaneda sold in 2023 for $5,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Felipe Castaneda work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felipe Castaneda work is $3,904.

The median Felipe Castaneda sculpture sells for $3,904 across 39 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Felipe Castaneda sculptures typically sell for $2,008–$6,834 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 51 | $3,904† | $15,860 | 76.5% | 2026-03-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $2,008–$6,834† | $3,188† | $15,860 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,838–$8,750† | $3,825† | $14,640 |

† 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 | 2009 | $15,860 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $14,640 |

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 Felipe Castaneda worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felipe Castaneda work is $3,904. The median Felipe Castaneda sculpture sells for $3,904 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Felipe Castaneda sculptures typically sell for $2,008–$6,834 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Felipe Castaneda sculpture?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Felipe Castaneda sculpture is $3,904. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Felipe Castaneda's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Felipe Castaneda sculpture is $15,860.

### What is the average price of a small Felipe Castaneda sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Felipe Castaneda sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Felipe Castaneda sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Felipe Castaneda sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Felipe Castaneda's auction record?

Felipe Castaneda's auction record is $15,860, set in 2009.

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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, “Felipe Castaneda auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/felipe-castaneda (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.