Roberto Matta (1911–2002)
Roberto Matta is a Chilean artist with 296 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $81,029.
A work by Roberto Matta sold in 2025 for $82,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 248 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Matta work is $81,029.
The median Roberto Matta painting sells for $94,125 across 150 lots.
The median Roberto Matta work on paper sells for $17,384 across 55 lots.
The median Roberto Matta print sells for $5,000 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Roberto Matta paintings typically sell for $48,695–$100,008 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Roberto Matta paintings typically sell for $100,222–$239,688 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $5,000 | $11,291 | 90% | 2023-11-04 |
| Paintings | 161 | $94,125 | $2.5M | 93.2% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $17,384 | $424,286 | 85.9% | 2025-12-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $33,012 | $472,840 | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 93 | $170,100 | $2.5M | — | 2025-11-21 |
Roberto Matta's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $5,000 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (161 lots) median $94,125, record $2,490,500. A typical Roberto Matta painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 93 lots) the median is $170,100.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,312–$10,542 | $8,125 | $11,291 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $48,695–$100,008 | $78,050 | $2.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $100,222–$239,688 | $138,600 | $2.4M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $13,750–$57,251 | $17,500 | $137,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $6,824–$33,755 | $10,980 | $424,286 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $37,500–$81,900 | $50,400 | $143,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $2.5M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $472,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $424,286 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $335,639 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $40,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,291 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $10,723 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roberto Matta worth?
Across 248 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Matta work is $81,029. The median Roberto Matta painting sells for $94,125 across 150 lots. The median Roberto Matta work on paper sells for $17,384 across 55 lots. The median Roberto Matta print sells for $5,000 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Roberto Matta paintings typically sell for $48,695–$100,008 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Roberto Matta paintings typically sell for $100,222–$239,688 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Roberto Matta painting?
Based on 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Matta painting is $94,125.
What is Roberto Matta's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Matta painting is $2,490,500.
What is the average price of a Roberto Matta work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Matta work on paper is $17,384.
What is Roberto Matta's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Matta work on paper is $424,286.
What is the average price of a medium Roberto Matta painting?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roberto Matta painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $78,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Roberto Matta painting?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Roberto Matta painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $138,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Roberto Matta's auction record?
Roberto Matta's auction record is $2,490,500, set in 2009.
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