Kcho (b. 1970)
What is Kcho’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Kcho at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,651–$4,128, n=5). The auction record is $25,000 for Untitled (boat, tin on steel structure, beer cans, tape recorder and tools) (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (boat, tin on steel structure, beer cans, tape recorder and tools) | Tin on steel structure, beer cans, tape recorder and tools | $25,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 2 | N.M.A.E.S. | Charcoal on paper | $21,250 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 3 | N.M.A.E.S. | Charcoal on paper | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 4 | Illuminados, 2012 | Charcoal sticks | $13,860 | Phillips | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled | Oil and charcoal on canvas | $12,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 6 | Propeler and Tire Balancing, 1999 | Charcoal | $11,950 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil stick on canvas) | Oil stick on canvas | $10,625 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled (pastel and charcoal on canvas), 2008 | Pastel and charcoal on canvas | $10,625 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 9 | Palma | Bronze with unique patina | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Bote | Bronze | $9,375 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $7,882 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $5,292 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $7,560 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Kcho is a Cuban artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,149. 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 Kcho is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,149; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kcho on OpeningBid →What is a Kcho work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kcho work is $4,149.
The median Kcho work on paper sells for $3,000 across 16 lots.
The median Kcho painting sells for $9,375 across 6 lots.
The median Kcho sculpture sells for $9,375 across 4 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 | 3 | $126‡ | $126‡ | 66.7% | 2022-04-19 |
| Paintings | 10 | $9,375 | $13,860 | 60% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $3,000† | $21,250 | 69.6% | 2025-12-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $9,375 | $10,000 | 80% | 2025-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kcho's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $126 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $9,375, record $13,860. A typical Kcho painting sells for around 74× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,125–$12,500 | $10,625 | $13,860 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,225–$1,683† | $1,348† | $2,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $3,550–$10,000 | $5,313 | $21,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $21,250 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,860 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $11,950 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $10,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $9,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $126‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $126‡ |
‡ 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 Kcho worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kcho work is $4,149. The median Kcho work on paper sells for $3,000 across 16 lots. The median Kcho painting sells for $9,375 across 6 lots. The median Kcho sculpture sells for $9,375 across 4 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 Kcho work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kcho work on paper is $3,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kcho's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kcho work on paper is $21,250.
What is the average price of a large Kcho work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kcho work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Kcho's auction record?
Kcho's auction record is $25,000, set in 2015.
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