Fernando Zóbel (1924–1984)
Fernando Zóbel is a Filipino-Spanish artist with 283 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,094. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fernando Zóbel is recorded as sold in 2026 for $170,325; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fernando Zóbel on OpeningBid →What is a Fernando Zóbel work worth?
Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernando Zóbel work is $3,094.
The median Fernando Zóbel painting sells for $168,590 across 89 lots.
The median Fernando Zóbel print sells for $567 across 44 lots.
The median Fernando Zóbel work on paper sells for $2,265 across 32 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fernando Zóbel paintings typically sell for $121,106–$256,708 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Fernando Zóbel prints typically sell for $475–$998 (the middle half of 30 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 | 54 | $567†‡ | $4,416‡ | 81.5% | 2026-01-31 |
| Paintings | 97 | $168,590†‡ | $969,516 | 91.8% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $2,265†‡ | $90,156‡ | 78% | 2026-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 71 | $198,414†‡ | $969,516 | — | 2026-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fernando Zóbel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $567 with 81.5% sell-through. Paintings (97 lots) median $168,590, record $969,516. A typical Fernando Zóbel painting sells for around 297× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 71 lots) the median is $198,414.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $475–$998†‡ | $570†‡ | $4,416‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $588–$1,250‡ | $985‡ | $3,886‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 16 | $40,726–$99,839†‡ | $56,387†‡ | $141,715‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $121,106–$256,708†‡ | $181,808†‡ | $969,516 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $259,104–$374,542‡ | $336,735‡ | $617,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 25 | $1,627–$4,556†‡ | $2,265†‡ | $90,156‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,119–$1,538†‡ | $1,316†‡ | $5,359† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2021 | $969,516 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $617,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $90,156‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $41,565‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,416‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,886‡ |
‡ 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 Zóbel worth?
Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernando Zóbel work is $3,094. The median Fernando Zóbel painting sells for $168,590 across 89 lots. The median Fernando Zóbel print sells for $567 across 44 lots. The median Fernando Zóbel work on paper sells for $2,265 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fernando Zóbel paintings typically sell for $121,106–$256,708 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fernando Zóbel prints typically sell for $475–$998 (the middle half of 30 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 Zóbel painting?
Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando Zóbel painting is $168,590. 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 Fernando Zóbel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando Zóbel painting is $969,516.
What is the average price of a Fernando Zóbel print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando Zóbel print is $567. 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 Fernando Zóbel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando Zóbel print is $4,416. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Fernando Zóbel work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernando Zóbel work on paper is $2,265. 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 Fernando Zóbel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernando Zóbel work on paper is $90,156. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Fernando Zóbel painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fernando Zóbel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $181,808, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Fernando Zóbel print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fernando Zóbel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $570, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Fernando Zóbel's auction record?
Fernando Zóbel's auction record is $969,516, set in 2021.
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