José Caballero (1916–1991)
José Caballero is a Spanish artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $524. 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 José Caballero sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $559 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José Caballero work is $524.
The median José Caballero print sells for $177 across 7 lots.
The median José Caballero work on paper sells for $404 across 8 lots.
The median José Caballero painting sells for $8,700 across 2 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 | 17 | $177‡ | $4,295‡ | 41.2% | 2026-02-25 |
| Paintings | 3 | $8,700‡ | $9,350‡ | 66.7% | 2024-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $404‡ | $4,094‡ | 72.7% | 2025-04-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
José Caballero's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $177 with 41.2% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $8,700, record $9,350. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical José Caballero painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $167–$216‡ | $177‡ | $2,578‡ |
‡ 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) | 7 | $291–$635‡ | $374‡ | $4,094‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $9,350‡ |
| Paintings | 1998 | $8,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,295‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,094‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,578‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $837‡ |
‡ 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 José Caballero worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José Caballero work is $524. The median José Caballero print sells for $177 across 7 lots. The median José Caballero work on paper sells for $404 across 8 lots. The median José Caballero painting sells for $8,700 across 2 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 José Caballero print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José Caballero print is $177. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is José Caballero's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a José Caballero print is $4,295. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a José Caballero work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José Caballero work on paper is $404. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is José Caballero's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a José Caballero work on paper is $4,094. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is José Caballero's auction record?
José Caballero's auction record is $9,350, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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