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

# Mario Sanchez (1908–2005)

## What is Mario Sanchez’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Mario Sanchez at 3 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $69,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $50,400–$88,900, n=5). The auction record is $113,400 for MAIN DRAG (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAIN DRAG, 1940 | Sculpture | $113,400 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Old Key West - Everything in Profusion | Oil on carved and painted wood relief | $95,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | The Lucky Rooster, 1907 | Carved and painted wood | $88,900 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | OLD KEY WEST SYNAGOGUE, 1908 | Sculpture | $69,300 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | GIANTS OF JAZZ PARADE, DOUBLE-SIDED, 1908 | Sculpture | $50,400 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Flying Fish, 1908 | Carved and painted wood | $33,020 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $69,300 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $69,300 |

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


Mario Sanchez is a Cuban-American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $79,100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mario Sanchez sold in 2026 for $95,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mario Sanchez work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Sanchez work is $79,100.

The median Mario Sanchez sculpture sells for $79,100 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $79,100† | $113,400 | — | 2026-02-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $50,400–$110,000† | $69,300† | $113,400 |

† 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 | 2024 | $113,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $110,000† |

† 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 Mario Sanchez worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Sanchez work is $79,100. The median Mario Sanchez sculpture sells for $79,100 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mario Sanchez's auction record?

Mario Sanchez's auction record is $113,400, set in 2024.

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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, “Mario Sanchez auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-sanchez (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.