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# María Luisa Pacheco (1919–1982)

## What is María Luisa Pacheco’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for María Luisa Pacheco at 4 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,480 including buyer’s premium (middle half $25,400–$38,100, n=5). The auction record is $69,300 for Kinesis (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinesis, 1975 | Oil paint | $69,300 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Morro, 1979 | Oil and sand on canvas | $57,150 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Megalith (Triptych), 1976 | On the reverse of the center panel | $52,920 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Milenia (Triptych), 1978 | Oil and wood collage on canvas, in 3 parts | $50,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Landscape, 1974 | Oil and collage on canvas | $45,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Cordillera, 1973 | Oil, sand and painted canvas collage on canvas | $38,100 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Sin título (oil on canvas), 1962 | Oil on canvas | $35,280 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $32,760 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Mallasa, 1974 | Oil and sand on canvas | $30,480 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Inca, 1972 | Oil and wooden relief on canvas | $25,400 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $34,020 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $45,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $30,480 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


María Luisa Pacheco is a Bolivian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $32,760.

A work by María Luisa Pacheco sold in 2025 for $38,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a María Luisa Pacheco work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a María Luisa Pacheco work is $32,760.

The median María Luisa Pacheco painting sells for $31,620 across 12 lots.

The median María Luisa Pacheco work on paper sells for $44,450 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $31,620 | $69,300 | 85.7% | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $44,450 | $50,800 | — | 2025-05-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $25,400–$32,760 | $30,480 | $35,280 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $27,465–$56,092 | $49,260 | $69,300 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $69,300 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $57,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $50,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $38,100 |

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 María Luisa Pacheco worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a María Luisa Pacheco work is $32,760. The median María Luisa Pacheco painting sells for $31,620 across 12 lots. The median María Luisa Pacheco work on paper sells for $44,450 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a María Luisa Pacheco painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a María Luisa Pacheco painting is $31,620.

### What is María Luisa Pacheco's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a María Luisa Pacheco painting is $69,300.

### What is María Luisa Pacheco's auction record?

María Luisa Pacheco's auction record is $69,300, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “María Luisa Pacheco auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maria-luisa-pacheco (updated 2026-11-01).

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.