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# Javier VILATÓ RUIZ (1921–2000)

## What is Javier VILATÓ RUIZ’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Javier VILATÓ RUIZ at 1 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,140 including buyer’s premium (middle half $376–$1,805, n=61). The auction record is $4,211 for Jeune fille nue (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeune fille nue, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $4,211 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | La Femme à la carafe, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $3,760 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Portrait de femme, 1954 | Huile sur toile | $3,609 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Femme qui pense, 1954 | Huile sur toile | $3,308 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | La Femme grise, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $3,308 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | La Rêveuse, 1954 | Huile sur toile | $3,308 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Femme lisant, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $3,008 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | L'Arbre, 1965 | Huile sur toile | $3,008 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Serviette indienne rose, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $3,008 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Une Autre pie, 1966 | Huile sur toile | $2,557 | Ader | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,331 |
| Other | 37 | $570 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $1,805 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Javier VILATÓ RUIZ is a Spanish artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,140.

A work by Javier VILATÓ RUIZ sold in 2026 for $1,140, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Javier VILATÓ RUIZ work worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Javier VILATÓ RUIZ work is $1,140.

The median Javier VILATÓ RUIZ painting sells for $2,256 across 26 lots.

The median Javier VILATÓ RUIZ work on paper sells for $331 across 9 lots.

The median Javier VILATÓ RUIZ print sells for $212 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Javier VILATÓ RUIZ paintings typically sell for $1,542–$3,008 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $212 | $215 | — | 2020-04-22 |
| Paintings | 26 | $2,256 | $4,211 | — | 2026-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $331 | $676 | — | 2026-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,459 | $4,211 | — | 2026-09-25 |

Javier VILATÓ RUIZ's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $212. Paintings (26 lots) median $2,256, record $4,211. A typical Javier VILATÓ RUIZ painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $3,459.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,542–$3,008 | $2,256 | $4,211 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $331–$421 | $331 | $452 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,211 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $676 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $452 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $215 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $209 |

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 Javier VILATÓ RUIZ worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Javier VILATÓ RUIZ work is $1,140. The median Javier VILATÓ RUIZ painting sells for $2,256 across 26 lots. The median Javier VILATÓ RUIZ work on paper sells for $331 across 9 lots. The median Javier VILATÓ RUIZ print sells for $212 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Javier VILATÓ RUIZ paintings typically sell for $1,542–$3,008 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Javier VILATÓ RUIZ painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Javier VILATÓ RUIZ painting is $2,256.

### What is Javier VILATÓ RUIZ's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Javier VILATÓ RUIZ painting is $4,211.

### What is the average price of a medium Javier VILATÓ RUIZ painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Javier VILATÓ RUIZ painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Javier VILATÓ RUIZ's auction record?

Javier VILATÓ RUIZ's auction record is $4,211, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.