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# Matta (1911–2002)

## What is Matta’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5,365 auction results for Matta at 65 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,669 including buyer’s premium (middle half $865–$3,446, n=68). The auction record is $658,596 for Yennes, l'évitation in blue (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yennes, l'évitation in blue, 1939 | Oil on canvas | $658,596 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 2 | GALAXIES (MYSTICISM OF INFINITY), 1940 | Oil on canvas | $620,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $440,527 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1941 | Oil on paper mounted on masonite | $387,382 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 5 | Sinfonia Matematica, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $170,606 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $166,569 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Repondre du Limite, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $160,501 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $150,763 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 9 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $148,117 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $132,248 | Christie's | May 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $14,638 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $4,058 |
| Other | 180 | $2,533 |
| Prints | 8 | $809 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $29,401 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 194 | $2,685 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $939 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5,365 results from 65 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Matta is a Chilean artist with 2,117 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $430. 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 Matta is recorded as sold in 2026 for $439; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**16 Matta works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Matta work worth?

Across 1,493 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matta work is $430.

The median Matta painting sells for $132 across 483 lots.

The median Matta print sells for $122 across 33 lots.

The median Matta work on paper sells for $3,677 across 18 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Matta paintings typically sell for $47–$307 (the middle half of 434 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Matta paintings typically sell for $11,645–$132,248 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 40 | $122†‡ | $4,439 | 82.5% | 2026-07-30 |
| Paintings | 550 | $132†‡ | $658,596 | 87.8% | 2026-08-01 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $3,677†‡ | $34,181 | — | 2023-03-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $189‡ | $10,480 | 77.8% | 2026-01-28 |
| Photography | 3 | $206† | $206† | 33.3% | 2006-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 253 | $3,052†‡ | $658,596 | — | 2026-10-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Matta's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $122 with 82.5% sell-through. Paintings (550 lots) median $132, record $658,596. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 253 lots) the median is $3,052.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $286–$549† | $451† | $3,649 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $32–$119‡ | $67‡ | $447‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $11,645–$132,248†‡ | $32,500†‡ | $658,596 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 434 | $47–$307‡ | $118‡ | $440,527 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,836–$17,515† | $7,934† | $34,181 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $29–$2,300‡ | $34‡ | $3,335 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $117–$313‡ | $189‡ | $10,480 |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $658,596 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $620,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $34,181 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $26,302 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $10,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,439 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $3,649 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $337‡ |

‡ 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 Matta worth?

Across 1,493 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matta work is $430. The median Matta painting sells for $132 across 483 lots. The median Matta print sells for $122 across 33 lots. The median Matta work on paper sells for $3,677 across 18 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Matta paintings typically sell for $47–$307 (the middle half of 434 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Matta paintings typically sell for $11,645–$132,248 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Matta painting?

Based on 483 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matta painting is $132. 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 Matta's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matta painting is $658,596.

### What is the average price of a Matta print?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matta print is $122. 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 Matta's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matta print is $4,439.

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matta work on paper is $3,677. 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 Matta's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matta work on paper is $34,181.

### What is the average price of a large Matta painting?

Based on 434 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Matta painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $118, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Matta painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matta painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,500, 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 Matta's auction record?

Matta's auction record is $658,596, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Matta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matta-roberto-sebastian-antonio-matta-echaurren (updated 2026-11-03).

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.