Gustavo Montoya (1905–2005)
What is Gustavo Montoya’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Gustavo Montoya at 20 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $455 including buyer’s premium (middle half $303–$5,181, n=22). The auction record is $43,750 for Niña and Niño (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niña and Niño, 1960 | Oil paint | $43,750 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Niña en amarillo and Niña en verde con guitarra, 1963 | Oil paint | $31,250 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | Niños con juguetes and Niña con arpa, 1905 | Oil paint | $31,250 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 4 | Children with Christmas Toys | — | $24,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Boy in Pink with Piggy Bank | Oil on canvas | $20,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | UNTITLED & NIÑA CON REBOZO, 1960 | Oil paint | $20,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 7 | Market, 1905 | Oil paint | $15,000 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Niña, 1905 | Oil on canvas | $13,750 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled (Girl in Pink and Girl in Yellow), 1905 | Untitled (Girl in Pink and Girl in Yellow) | $13,750 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 10 | Niño en Amarillo, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $12,540 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $10,000 |
| Prints | 25 | $300 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $6,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $4,673 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Gustavo Montoya is a Mexican artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $7,560. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gustavo Montoya sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $11,034 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gustavo Montoya work is $7,560.
The median Gustavo Montoya painting sells for $10,919 across 60 lots.
The median Gustavo Montoya print sells for $300 across 29 lots.
The median Gustavo Montoya work on paper sells for $200 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gustavo Montoya paintings typically sell for $7,830–$13,750 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Gustavo Montoya prints typically sell for $260–$397 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 37 | $300† | $1,147 | 78.4% | 2026-04-20 |
| Paintings | 70 | $10,919† | $43,750 | 85.7% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $200 | $200 | 50% | 2021-08-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $31,250† | $43,750 | — | 2025-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Gustavo Montoya's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $300 with 78.4% sell-through. Paintings (70 lots) median $10,919, record $43,750. A typical Gustavo Montoya painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $31,250.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $260–$397† | $306† | $1,147 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $7,830–$13,750† | $11,069† | $43,750 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $43,750 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $31,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,147 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gustavo Montoya worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gustavo Montoya work is $7,560. The median Gustavo Montoya painting sells for $10,919 across 60 lots. The median Gustavo Montoya print sells for $300 across 29 lots. The median Gustavo Montoya work on paper sells for $200 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gustavo Montoya paintings typically sell for $7,830–$13,750 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gustavo Montoya prints typically sell for $260–$397 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Gustavo Montoya painting?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gustavo Montoya painting is $10,919. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gustavo Montoya's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gustavo Montoya painting is $43,750.
What is the average price of a Gustavo Montoya print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gustavo Montoya print is $300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gustavo Montoya's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gustavo Montoya print is $1,147.
What is the average price of a medium Gustavo Montoya painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gustavo Montoya painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,069, 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 Gustavo Montoya print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gustavo Montoya print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gustavo Montoya's auction record?
Gustavo Montoya's auction record is $43,750, set in 2018.
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