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# José Bedia (b. 1959)

## What is José Bedia’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for José Bedia at 6 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,800–$28,160, n=13). The auction record is $50,800 for Isla venada (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isla venada, 2015 | Acrylic on canvas | $50,800 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Cumpliendo un destino inexorable, 2010 | Acrylic, pastel and gouache on canvas | $38,100 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Series of Five Works: La Presa, Semejanza, Carrera Nocturna, Camuflaje and A Vista de Pájaro | — | $37,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Algo incontrolable, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $30,480 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Tierra de agua y fuego, 1959 | Acrylic on canvas | $28,160 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Mupala, 2007 | Acrylic and spray paint on canvas | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Finalmente un Dialogo (Finally a Dialogue), 2000 | Oil on canvas | $23,741 | Phillips | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | Candela, 1959 | Oil paint | $22,705 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 9 | Un animal errante, 1994 | Acrylic | $21,590 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 10 | Buey suelto, 1959 | Acrylic on canvas | $21,250 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $17,920 |
| Other | 7 | $10,000 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $6,149 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $17,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $3,390 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


José Bedia is an artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $11,430.

A work by José Bedia sold in 2026 for $17,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a José Bedia work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José Bedia work is $11,430.

The median José Bedia painting sells for $17,920 across 31 lots.

The median José Bedia work on paper sells for $6,250 across 11 lots.

The median José Bedia print sells for $360 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) José Bedia paintings typically sell for $15,000–$22,705 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $360 | $468 | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Paintings | 34 | $17,920 | $50,800 | 91.2% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $6,250 | $10,795 | 91.7% | 2025-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $8,750 | $8,750 | — | 2015-11-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,794 | $2,794 | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $38,100 | $50,800 | — | 2025-12-17 |

José Bedia's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $360. Paintings (34 lots) median $17,920, record $50,800. A typical José Bedia painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $38,100.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $15,000–$22,705 | $20,000 | $50,800 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,250–$10,000 | $10,000 | $10,795 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $50,800 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $38,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $10,795 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $8,750 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,794 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $468 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $252 |

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 José Bedia worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José Bedia work is $11,430. The median José Bedia painting sells for $17,920 across 31 lots. The median José Bedia work on paper sells for $6,250 across 11 lots. The median José Bedia print sells for $360 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) José Bedia paintings typically sell for $15,000–$22,705 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a José Bedia painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José Bedia painting is $17,920.

### What is José Bedia's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a José Bedia painting is $50,800.

### What is the average price of a José Bedia work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José Bedia work on paper is $6,250.

### What is José Bedia's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a José Bedia work on paper is $10,795.

### What is the average price of a large José Bedia painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a large José Bedia painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $20,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is José Bedia's auction record?

José Bedia's auction record is $50,800, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “José Bedia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jose-bedia (updated 2026-11-03).

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.