Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida (1863–1923)
Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida is a Spanish artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $43,724. 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 Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $67,032 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida work is $43,724.
The median Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting sells for $50,640 across 54 lots.
The median Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida work on paper sells for $5,430 across 15 lots.
The median Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida print sells for $476 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida paintings typically sell for $16,989–$69,439 (the middle half of 29 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 | 6 | $476† | $477† | 33.3% | 2026-01-12 |
| Paintings | 77 | $50,640†‡ | $2.9M | 70.1% | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $5,430†‡ | $84,952† | 75% | 2026-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $177,818†‡ | $2.9M | — | 2025-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $476 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (77 lots) median $50,640, record $2,882,500. A typical Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting sells for around 106× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $177,818.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $16,989–$69,439†‡ | $37,800†‡ | $565,576 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $50,998–$177,818†‡ | $108,110†‡ | $2.9M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $3,048–$8,674†‡ | $4,266†‡ | $84,952† |
† 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 | 2009 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $84,952† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $67,555† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $477† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $476† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida work is $43,724. The median Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting sells for $50,640 across 54 lots. The median Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida work on paper sells for $5,430 across 15 lots. The median Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida print sells for $476 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida paintings typically sell for $16,989–$69,439 (the middle half of 29 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 Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting is $50,640. 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 Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting is $2,882,500.
What is the average price of a Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida work on paper is $5,430. 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 Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida work on paper is $84,952. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $84,952 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $37,800, 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 medium Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $108,110, 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 Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida's auction record?
Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida's auction record is $2,882,500, set in 2009.
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