> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-matto · updated 2026-11-03

# Francisco Matto (1911–1996)

Francisco Matto is an Uruguayan artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $17,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francisco Matto sold in 2026 for $38,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Francisco Matto work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Francisco Matto on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-matto?ref=kg:francisco-matto) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Francisco Matto work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Matto work is $17,500.

The median Francisco Matto painting sells for $12,900 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $12,900† | $56,250 | 64.7% | 2026-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $14,258–$40,770 | $35,280 | $56,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $56,250 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $42,840 |

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 Francisco Matto worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Matto work is $17,500. The median Francisco Matto painting sells for $12,900 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Francisco Matto painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Matto painting is $12,900. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francisco Matto's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Matto painting is $56,250.

### What is Francisco Matto's auction record?

Francisco Matto's auction record is $56,250, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francisco Matto auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-matto (updated 2026-11-03).

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.