Martin Rico y Ortega (1833–1908)
Martin Rico y Ortega is a Spanish artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $10,093. 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 Martin Rico y Ortega sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $10,411 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Rico y Ortega work is $10,093.
The median Martin Rico y Ortega painting sells for $11,456 across 25 lots.
The median Martin Rico y Ortega work on paper sells for $3,644 across 2 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 | 33 | $11,456†‡ | $82,500 | 75.8% | 2025-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,644† | $4,740 | 50% | 2023-10-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,203–$13,950†‡ | $9,069†‡ | $27,255 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $5,899–$25,195†‡ | $16,216†‡ | $82,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $82,500 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,740 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,549† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Rico y Ortega worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Rico y Ortega work is $10,093. The median Martin Rico y Ortega painting sells for $11,456 across 25 lots. The median Martin Rico y Ortega work on paper sells for $3,644 across 2 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 Martin Rico y Ortega painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Rico y Ortega painting is $11,456. 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 Martin Rico y Ortega's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Rico y Ortega painting is $82,500.
What is the average price of a small Martin Rico y Ortega painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Rico y Ortega painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Martin Rico y Ortega painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Rico y Ortega painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Martin Rico y Ortega's auction record?
Martin Rico y Ortega's auction record is $82,500, set in 2006.
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