Fernando Zobel (1924–1984)
Fernando Zobel is a Spanish artist with 205 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,316. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fernando Zobel sold in 2025 for $310,117, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fernando Zobel on OpeningBid →What is a Fernando Zobel work worth?
Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernando Zobel work is $4,316.
The median Fernando Zobel painting sells for $132,565 across 70 lots.
The median Fernando Zobel print sells for $791 across 66 lots.
The median Fernando Zobel work on paper sells for $2,498 across 40 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Fernando Zobel prints typically sell for $442–$1,192 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Fernando Zobel paintings typically sell for $77,939–$215,279 (the middle half of 46 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 | 73 | $791‡ | $8,867‡ | 90.4% | 2025-11-21 |
| Paintings | 74 | $132,565‡ | $900,402 | 94.6% | 2025-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $2,498‡ | $18,171‡ | 88.9% | 2022-07-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 42 | $214,896‡ | $900,402 | — | 2025-09-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fernando Zobel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (73 lots) median $791 with 90.4% sell-through. Paintings (74 lots) median $132,565, record $900,402. A typical Fernando Zobel painting sells for around 168× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 42 lots) the median is $214,896.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $442–$1,192‡ | $568‡ | $8,867‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $926–$2,651‡ | $1,086‡ | $5,906‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $26,878–$58,930‡ | $40,207‡ | $131,087‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $77,939–$215,279‡ | $130,014‡ | $646,735‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $215,337–$563,258‡ | $349,340‡ | $900,402 |
‡ 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) | 35 | $1,079–$4,435‡ | $2,420‡ | $18,171‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $900,402 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $646,735‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $18,171‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,881 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $8,867‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $7,273‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fernando Zobel worth?
Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernando Zobel work is $4,316. The median Fernando Zobel painting sells for $132,565 across 70 lots. The median Fernando Zobel print sells for $791 across 66 lots. The median Fernando Zobel work on paper sells for $2,498 across 40 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fernando Zobel prints typically sell for $442–$1,192 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Fernando Zobel paintings typically sell for $77,939–$215,279 (the middle half of 46 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 Fernando Zobel painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando Zobel painting is $132,565. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fernando Zobel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando Zobel painting is $900,402.
What is the average price of a Fernando Zobel print?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando Zobel print is $791. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fernando Zobel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando Zobel print is $8,867. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Fernando Zobel work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando Zobel work on paper is $2,498. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fernando Zobel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando Zobel work on paper is $18,171. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Fernando Zobel print?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fernando Zobel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $568, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Fernando Zobel painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fernando Zobel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $130,014, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fernando Zobel's auction record?
Fernando Zobel's auction record is $900,402, set in 2013.
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