Martha Boto (1925–2004)
What is Martha Boto’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Martha Boto at 19 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,863 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,701–$15,929, n=8). The auction record is $140,750 for Déplacement hélicoïdal lumineux (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Déplacement hélicoïdal lumineux, 1967 | Sculpture | $140,750 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | DEPLACEMENT HELICOIDAL LUMINEUX, 1967 | Système lumineux électrique, plexiglas, métal dans un emboîtage en bois | $111,927 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | DEPLACEMENT HELICOIDAL LUMINEUX, 1967 | Caisson en contreplaqué, plexiglas, tiges et disques métalliques, système électrique, ampoules et moteur | $111,592 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | MOVIMIENTOS SORPRESAS (MOUVEMENTS SURPRISES), 1969 | Caisson en contreplaqué, plexiglas, balles de ping-pong peintes, système électrique et moteur | $80,807 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | VARIATIONS LUMINEUSES, 1965 | Signé | $64,294 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | DIFFRACTIONS LUMINEUSES, 1966 | Caisson en contreplaqué, plexiglas, système électrique, ampoules et moteur | $51,947 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | EXALTATION LUMINEUSE ALTERNEE, 1966 | Caisson en contreplaqué, métal, plexiglas, système électrique, ampoules et moteur | $50,023 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $50,000 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 9 | CLAVIER ELECTRONIQUE, 1966 | Caisson en contreplaqué, plexiglas, vague métallique, système électrique, ampoules, moteur | $46,176 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | MOUVEMENTS CHROMATIQUES, 1966 | Caisson en contreplaqué, plexiglas, système électrique, ampoules et moteur | $42,327 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 30 | $27,468 |
| Paintings | 9 | $17,500 |
| Sculpture | 16 | $17,453 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $17,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,191 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Martha Boto is an Argentine artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $14,075. 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 Martha Boto sold in 2026 for $21,491, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Boto work is $14,075.
The median Martha Boto sculpture sells for $14,075 across 23 lots.
The median Martha Boto painting sells for $17,500 across 9 lots.
The median Martha Boto print sells for $2,768 across 5 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 | 7 | $2,768† | $4,401 | 71.4% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 22 | $17,500†‡ | $50,000 | 40.9% | 2022-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $8,992‡ | $8,992‡ | — | 2015-11-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $14,075†‡ | $140,750 | 76.7% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $111,759 | $140,750 | — | 2025-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Martha Boto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $2,768 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $17,500, record $50,000. A typical Martha Boto painting sells for around 6.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $111,759.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $10,286–$25,200†‡ | $17,500†‡ | $50,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,687–$8,294‡ | $3,550‡ | $18,750 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $140,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $111,592 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $50,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $30,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $8,992‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,401 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,431 |
‡ 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 Martha Boto worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Boto work is $14,075. The median Martha Boto sculpture sells for $14,075 across 23 lots. The median Martha Boto painting sells for $17,500 across 9 lots. The median Martha Boto print sells for $2,768 across 5 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 Martha Boto sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martha Boto sculpture is $14,075. 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 Martha Boto's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martha Boto sculpture is $140,750.
What is the average price of a Martha Boto painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martha Boto painting is $17,500. 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 Martha Boto's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martha Boto painting is $50,000.
What is Martha Boto's auction record?
Martha Boto's auction record is $140,750, set in 2025.
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