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# Hector Aguilar (1905–1986)

## What is Hector Aguilar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 161 auction results for Hector Aguilar at 10 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4–$11, n=29). The auction record is $20,000 for Eight-piece assembled Aztec flatware set for twelve (2018, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eight-piece assembled Aztec flatware set for twelve, 1940 | Silver | $20,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 2 | Assembled tea, coffee, and chocolate set, 1950 | Silver | $4,063 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 3 | Rare fireplace tools, 1960 | White iron | $3,780 | Wright | Jan 2023 |
| 4 | Fireplace accessories (3), 1960 | Not specified | $2,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | bracelet, 1905 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,070 | Wright | Jun 2001 |
| 6 | Georgia O'Keefe concho belt, 1905 | Silver | $1,716 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Mexican Sterling and Rosewood "Aztec" Flatware & Serving Pieces | Mexican sterling and rosewood | $1,500 | Cottone Auctions | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Georgia O'Keefe concho belt, 1905 | Silver | $950 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Fine Hector Aguilar Carving Set, geometric floral forms mounted on a rosewood handle, including original mahogany presentation box, impressed marks, wd. 19, dp. 7 1/2 in. | Geometric floral forms mounted on a rosewood handle | $862 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 1998 |
| 10 | Aztec Serving pieces, 1950 | Silver | $750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 160 | $8 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $7 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 161 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hector Aguilar is a Mexican artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $8. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hector Aguilar sold in 2024 for $14, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hector Aguilar work worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hector Aguilar work is $8.

The median Hector Aguilar photograph sells for $2,070 across 1 lots.

The median Hector Aguilar sculpture sells for $862 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $862 | $862 | — | 1998-01-24 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,070 | $2,070 | — | 2001-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $2,070 | $20,000 | — | 2024-11-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2001 | $2,070 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1998 | $862 |

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 Hector Aguilar worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hector Aguilar work is $8. The median Hector Aguilar photograph sells for $2,070 across 1 lots. The median Hector Aguilar sculpture sells for $862 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hector Aguilar's auction record?

Hector Aguilar's auction record is $20,000, set in 2018.

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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, “Hector Aguilar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hector-aguilar (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.