BARCELÓ, MIQUEL (b. 1957)
What is BARCELÓ, MIQUEL’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 154 auction results for BARCELÓ, MIQUEL at 17 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $158,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,400–$285,919, n=9). The auction record is $3,300,287 for Areneros y muleros (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Areneros y muleros, 1990 | Mixed media | $3,300,287 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 2 | Pluja Contracorrent | Mixed media on canvas | $2,697,677 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Pase de Pecho, 1990 | Mixed media | $1,396,554 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Toro y Doble Galleo (El Planeta de los Toros), 2017 | Mixed media | $556,668 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | ÉTANG, 1999 | Mixed media on canvas | $546,675 | Tajan | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | Coprolithes I, 1988 | Mixed media | $544,812 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Cap de Boc Marinat, 2005 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $453,809 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 8 | Dogon 1, 2008 | Mixed media on canvas | $436,249 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Es Maculi del Gegant (The Giant from Maculi), 2007 | Mixed media | $419,707 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Bodegón Chinois avec Buda, 1985 | Mixed media on canvas | $407,245 | Tajan | Nov 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $167,603 |
| Other | 21 | $139,906 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $45,557 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $14,708 |
| Prints | 24 | $1,972 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $239,091 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $20,106 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $17,022 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 154 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
BARCELÓ, MIQUEL is a Spanish artist with 250 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $27,494. 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 BARCELÓ, MIQUEL sold in 2026 for $158,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL work is $27,494.
The median BARCELÓ, MIQUEL print sells for $2,215 across 48 lots.
The median BARCELÓ, MIQUEL work on paper sells for $11,170 across 30 lots.
The median BARCELÓ, MIQUEL painting sells for $138,600 across 31 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) BARCELÓ, MIQUEL prints typically sell for $1,229–$2,729 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) BARCELÓ, MIQUEL paintings typically sell for $129,888–$288,223 (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 | 80 | $2,215†‡ | $54,859 | 60% | 2026-05-20 |
| Paintings | 44 | $138,600†‡ | $1.2M† | 70.5% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $11,170†‡ | $285,919 | 54.5% | 2026-06-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $170,953 | $347,791 | 80% | 2021-09-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,764† | $1,764† | — | 2023-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $273,900† | $3.3M | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
BARCELÓ, MIQUEL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (80 lots) median $2,215 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $138,600, record $1,184,409. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,184,409 (buyer's premium not included). A typical BARCELÓ, MIQUEL painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $273,900.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $658–$3,138† | $1,957† | $47,325 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,229–$2,729†‡ | $1,967†‡ | $54,859 |
† 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) | 7 | $24,730–$72,478† | $40,561† | $158,797† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $129,888–$288,223† | $213,299† | $1.2M† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,152–$10,235† | $9,991† | $18,984 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,993–$23,947†‡ | $8,142†‡ | $58,955 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $29,119–$187,178‡ | $83,193‡ | $285,919 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2006 | $1.2M† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $546,675 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $347,791 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $285,919 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $220,697 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $212,026 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $54,859 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $47,325 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL worth?
Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL work is $27,494. The median BARCELÓ, MIQUEL print sells for $2,215 across 48 lots. The median BARCELÓ, MIQUEL work on paper sells for $11,170 across 30 lots. The median BARCELÓ, MIQUEL painting sells for $138,600 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) BARCELÓ, MIQUEL prints typically sell for $1,229–$2,729 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) BARCELÓ, MIQUEL paintings typically sell for $129,888–$288,223 (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 BARCELÓ, MIQUEL print?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL print is $2,215. 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 BARCELÓ, MIQUEL's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL print is $54,859.
What is the average price of a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL work on paper is $11,170. 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 BARCELÓ, MIQUEL's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL work on paper is $285,919.
What is the average price of a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL painting is $138,600. 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 BARCELÓ, MIQUEL's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BARCELÓ, MIQUEL painting is $1,184,409. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,184,409 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium BARCELÓ, MIQUEL print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BARCELÓ, MIQUEL print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,967, 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 the average price of a large BARCELÓ, MIQUEL painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large BARCELÓ, MIQUEL painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $213,299, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is BARCELÓ, MIQUEL's auction record?
BARCELÓ, MIQUEL's auction record is $3,300,287, set in 2012.
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