> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/luis-jimenez · updated 2026-11-03

# Luis Jiménez (1940–2006)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Luis Jiménez at 7 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,459 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,429–$11,254, n=14). The auction record is $24,200 for Vaquero (2025, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaquero, 1978 | Cast fiberglass | $24,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Mustang (maquette), 1992 | Lacquered acrylic and resin over cast fiberglass, wood, edition 6 of 10 | $19,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Honky Tonk (study), 1981 | Colored pencil, graphite, oil pastel on paper | $11,520 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Rattlesnake, 1979 | Fiberglass, paint, metallic flake, edition 7 of 10 | $10,455 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Western Art, 1977, 1977 | Hand colored monoprint | $6,080 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (Rabbit), 1975 | Colored pencil on laid paper | $3,075 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howl, 1977 | Lithograph, edition 46 of 60 | $12,160 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Southwest Pieta, 1983 | Lithograph, archival impression, edition of 50 | $5,227 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Honky Tonk, 1981 | Lithograph, printer's proof | $3,690 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | American Dream, 1972 | Color lithograph, edition 77 of 150 | $3,382 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 12 | $1,445 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $3,075 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Luis Jiménez is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $3,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Luis Jiménez sold in 2026 for $3,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Luis Jiménez works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Luis Jiménez work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luis Jiménez work is $3,000.

The median Luis Jiménez print sells for $2,232 across 18 lots.

The median Luis Jiménez sculpture sells for $17,328 across 2 lots.

The median Luis Jiménez work on paper sells for $3,075 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $2,232† | $12,160 | — | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,075 | $3,075 | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $17,328 | $24,200 | — | 2025-11-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,340–$3,540† | $2,625† | $12,160 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $24,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $12,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $10,455 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,075 |

† 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 Luis Jiménez worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luis Jiménez work is $3,000. The median Luis Jiménez print sells for $2,232 across 18 lots. The median Luis Jiménez sculpture sells for $17,328 across 2 lots. The median Luis Jiménez work on paper sells for $3,075 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Luis Jiménez print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luis Jiménez print is $2,232. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Luis Jiménez's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Luis Jiménez print is $12,160.

### What is the average price of a medium Luis Jiménez print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Luis Jiménez print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Luis Jiménez's auction record?

Luis Jiménez's auction record is $24,200, 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, “Luis Jiménez auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/luis-jimenez (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.