Mario MURUA (b. 1952)
What is Mario MURUA’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Mario MURUA at 5 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $340 including buyer’s premium (middle half $245–$408, n=9). The auction record is $436 for Composition (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, 1979 | 2 encres | $436 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Composition aux animaux, 1978 | Encre | $436 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | L’Arche de Noé, 1989 | Gouache sur papier | $408 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Composition, 1989 | Gouache sur papier | $381 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Composition, 1979 | 2 encres | $340 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Composition, 1980 | Gouache | $311 | Ader | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | Caminante mediatarde ou El Caminante, 1980 | Encre et gouache sur papier | $272 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Visiones, 1989 | Gouache sur papier | $245 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Animal fantastique, 1989 | Gouache sur papier | $204 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Conversation, 1989 | Gouache sur papier | $204 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $272 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $272 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Mario MURUA is a Chilean artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $311. 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 Mario MURUA sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mario MURUA on OpeningBid →What is a Mario MURUA work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario MURUA work is $311.
The median Mario MURUA work on paper sells for $272 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $272† | $436 | — | 2025-01-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $204–$328† | $259† | $408 |
† 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 | 2025 | $436 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $408 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mario MURUA worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario MURUA work is $311. The median Mario MURUA work on paper sells for $272 across 9 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 Mario MURUA's auction record?
Mario MURUA's auction record is $707, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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