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# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fernando Zóbel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fernando-zobel-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.