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# 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.

**2 Roberto Matta works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Roberto Matta work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Roberto Matta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matta (updated 2026-11-02).

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.