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# José Luis Cuevas (1934–2017)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 60 | $1,275 |
| Other | 11 | $544 |
| Prints | 46 | $488 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.