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# Matei Popovici (b. 1962)

Matei Popovici is a Romanian-French artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $322. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Matei Popovici is recorded as sold in 2026 for $862; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matei Popovici work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matei Popovici work is $322.

The median Matei Popovici work on paper sells for $322 across 21 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Matei Popovici work on papers typically sell for $172–$575 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 21 | $322‡ | $862‡ | — | 2026-03-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $172–$575‡ | $322‡ | $862‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $862‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $862‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Matei Popovici worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matei Popovici work is $322. The median Matei Popovici work on paper sells for $322 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Matei Popovici work on papers typically sell for $172–$575 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Matei Popovici work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matei Popovici work on paper is $322. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Matei Popovici's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matei Popovici work on paper is $862. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Matei Popovici work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Matei Popovici work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Matei Popovici's auction record?

Matei Popovici's auction record is $862, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Matei Popovici auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matei-popovici (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.