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# Ismael Vargas (b. 1945)

Ismael Vargas is a Mexican artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,125.

A work by Ismael Vargas sold in 2018 for $3,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ismael Vargas work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismael Vargas work is $3,125.

The median Ismael Vargas work on paper sells for $3,750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | — | 2014-11-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,750 |

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 Ismael Vargas worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismael Vargas work is $3,125. The median Ismael Vargas work on paper sells for $3,750 across 1 lots.

### What is Ismael Vargas's auction record?

Ismael Vargas's auction record is $3,750, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ismael Vargas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ismael-vargas (updated 2026-11-01).

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.