Matta (1911–2002)
Matta is a Chilean artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $173,000.
A work by Matta sold in 2015 for $941,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Matta on OpeningBid →What is a Matta work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matta work is $173,000.
The median Matta painting sells for $233,000 across 14 lots.
The median Matta work on paper sells for $79,200 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $233,000 | $941,000 | — | 2015-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $79,200 | $132,000 | — | 2006-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $293,000 | $941,000 | — | 2015-05-27 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $81,250–$218,250 | $91,625 | $461,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $191,000–$361,062 | $293,000 | $941,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $941,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $461,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $132,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $26,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Matta worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matta work is $173,000. The median Matta painting sells for $233,000 across 14 lots. The median Matta work on paper sells for $79,200 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Matta painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matta painting is $233,000.
What is Matta's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matta painting is $941,000.
What is Matta's auction record?
Matta's auction record is $941,000, set in 2015.
See the full Matta record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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