José Luis Cuevas (1934–2017)
What is José Luis Cuevas’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 216 auction results for José Luis Cuevas at 36 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $512 including buyer’s premium (middle half $343–$633, n=26). The auction record is $27,720 for Giganta avanzando (2023, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giganta avanzando, 1995 | Bronze | $27,720 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Niño, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $11,880 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Marquis de Sade, Niño, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $9,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | El campéon, 1933 | Watercolor | $5,535 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |
| 5 | Adoradores del Macho Cabrío, 1983 | Watercolor | $5,355 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | a. Sin título, 1967 | Charcoal | $4,935 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 7 | Carnet de Espana, 1977 | Watercolor | $4,375 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (bronze), 1971 | Bronze | $4,096 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Hombres Vestidos de Mujer (Mercado de Carne en Hamburgo), 1973 | Watercolor | $4,080 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Mercado de Carne en Hamburgo II, 1973 | Ink | $4,080 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 60 | $1,275 |
| Other | 11 | $544 |
| Prints | 46 | $488 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,271 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $745 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $663 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 216 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
José Luis Cuevas is a Mexican artist with 293 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $556. 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 Luis Cuevas sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View José Luis Cuevas on OpeningBid →What is a José Luis Cuevas work worth?
Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José Luis Cuevas work is $556.
The median José Luis Cuevas print sells for $339 across 104 lots.
The median José Luis Cuevas work on paper sells for $940 across 79 lots.
The median José Luis Cuevas painting sells for $4,375 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) José Luis Cuevas prints typically sell for $286–$723 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) José Luis Cuevas work on papers typically sell for $496–$1,250 (the middle half of 44 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 | 116 | $339†‡ | $3,500 | 89.7% | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 5 | $4,375 | $11,880 | — | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 95 | $940†‡ | $5,535 | 83.2% | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $8,631† | $27,720 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $964† | $964† | — | 2024-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $5,355† | $27,720 | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
José Luis Cuevas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (116 lots) median $339 with 89.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $4,375, record $11,880. A typical José Luis Cuevas painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $5,355.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $241–$428† | $328† | $1,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $286–$723† | $359† | $3,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $496–$1,250†‡ | $613†‡ | $4,935 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $962–$2,529†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $5,535 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $27,720 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $13,167† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,880 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $5,535 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,355 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,000 |
† 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 José Luis Cuevas worth?
Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José Luis Cuevas work is $556. The median José Luis Cuevas print sells for $339 across 104 lots. The median José Luis Cuevas work on paper sells for $940 across 79 lots. The median José Luis Cuevas painting sells for $4,375 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) José Luis Cuevas prints typically sell for $286–$723 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) José Luis Cuevas work on papers typically sell for $496–$1,250 (the middle half of 44 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 José Luis Cuevas print?
Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José Luis Cuevas print is $339. 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 José Luis Cuevas's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a José Luis Cuevas print is $3,500.
What is the average price of a José Luis Cuevas work on paper?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José Luis Cuevas work on paper is $940. 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 José Luis Cuevas's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a José Luis Cuevas work on paper is $5,535.
What is the average price of a medium José Luis Cuevas print?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium José Luis Cuevas print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $359, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small José Luis Cuevas work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small José Luis Cuevas work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $613, 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 José Luis Cuevas's auction record?
José Luis Cuevas's auction record is $27,720, set in 2023.
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