Javier Calleja (b. 1971)
What is Javier Calleja’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 471 auction results for Javier Calleja at 26 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,212 including buyer’s premium (middle half $995–$23,043, n=53). The auction record is $6,048,000 for Do Not Touch (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do Not Touch, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $6,048,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled | Null | $1,552,840 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2017 | Mixed media | $1,552,840 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | I DON'T CARE, 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,284,140 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Don't Be Bad, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,234,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Look Out, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $1,048,567 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | You Me | Painted | $901,078 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | You Me, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $901,078 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | I Hope You Don't Mind, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $861,670 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | No Step Back, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $843,239 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $261,151 |
| Works on paper | 41 | $35,744 |
| Other | 71 | $14,603 |
| Prints | 41 | $6,379 |
| Sculpture | 72 | $2,026 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $356,861 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 87 | $25,859 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 153 | $4,673 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 471 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Javier Calleja is a Mexican artist with 716 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $7,920. 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 Javier Calleja sold in 2026 for $37,521, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Javier Calleja on OpeningBid →What is a Javier Calleja work worth?
Across 461 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Javier Calleja work is $7,920.
The median Javier Calleja print sells for $6,930 across 102 lots.
The median Javier Calleja painting sells for $194,486 across 93 lots.
The median Javier Calleja work on paper sells for $43,800 across 70 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Javier Calleja prints typically sell for $1,659–$17,107 (the middle half of 72 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Javier Calleja sculptures typically sell for $769–$9,225 (the middle half of 54 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 | 123 | $6,930†‡ | $40,492 | 82.9% | 2026-09-12 |
| Paintings | 99 | $194,486‡ | $6M | 93.9% | 2026-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $43,800†‡ | $676,345 | 89.7% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 69 | $1,758†‡ | $257,466 | 85.5% | 2026-05-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,905 | $1,905 | — | 2025-01-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 66 | $420,013‡ | $6M | — | 2026-03-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Javier Calleja's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (123 lots) median $6,930 with 82.9% sell-through. Paintings (99 lots) median $194,486, record $6,048,000. A typical Javier Calleja painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 66 lots) the median is $420,013.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,823–$9,833†‡ | $4,673†‡ | $20,197‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $1,659–$17,107†‡ | $7,466†‡ | $40,492 |
† 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) | 38 | $2,297–$14,724‡ | $7,502‡ | $308,898 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $243,867–$609,956‡ | $354,016‡ | $6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $260,675–$724,730‡ | $605,352‡ | $1.3M |
‡ 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) | 36 | $6,698–$61,099†‡ | $30,327†‡ | $676,345 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $30,286–$61,084‡ | $48,431‡ | $245,476‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $48,292–$66,489 | $60,733 | $77,796 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $769–$9,225†‡ | $1,700†‡ | $47,210‡ |
† 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 | 2022 | $6M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $676,345 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $609,451 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $257,466 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $145,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $40,492 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $33,768‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Javier Calleja worth?
Across 461 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Javier Calleja work is $7,920. The median Javier Calleja print sells for $6,930 across 102 lots. The median Javier Calleja painting sells for $194,486 across 93 lots. The median Javier Calleja work on paper sells for $43,800 across 70 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Javier Calleja prints typically sell for $1,659–$17,107 (the middle half of 72 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Javier Calleja sculptures typically sell for $769–$9,225 (the middle half of 54 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 Javier Calleja print?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Javier Calleja print is $6,930. 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 Javier Calleja's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Javier Calleja print is $40,492.
What is the average price of a Javier Calleja painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Javier Calleja painting is $194,486. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Javier Calleja's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Javier Calleja painting is $6,048,000.
What is the average price of a Javier Calleja work on paper?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Javier Calleja work on paper is $43,800. 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 Javier Calleja's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Javier Calleja work on paper is $676,345.
What is the average price of a medium Javier Calleja print?
Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Javier Calleja print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,466, 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 Javier Calleja sculpture?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Javier Calleja sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,700, 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 Javier Calleja's auction record?
Javier Calleja's auction record is $6,048,000, set in 2022.
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