Oscar Dominguez (1906–1957)
What is Oscar Dominguez’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 136 auction results for Oscar Dominguez at 16 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57,021 including buyer’s premium (middle half $33,331–$124,236, n=11). The auction record is $3,309,560 for Machine à coudre électro-sexuelle (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machine à coudre électro-sexuelle, 1934-1935 | Oil paint | $3,309,560 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 2 | Machine à coudre électro-sexuelle, 1934-1935 | Oil paint | $2,946,989 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Violette Nozières or Elle rêve, 1934 | Oil paint | $2,411,948 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 4 | Personnages surréalistes, 1937 | Oil paint | $1,662,015 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 5 | Retrato de Roma, 1933 | Oil paint | $1,471,672 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 6 | Les deux pirates, 1943 | Oil paint | $1,191,656 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 7 | Mujeres, 1906 | Óleo sobre lienzo | $1,151,707 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 8 | Composition au taureau et piano, 1906 | Huile sur toile | $1,134,677 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | Composition surréaliste | Oil on canvas with original artist's frame and magnifying glass | $1,045,482 | Sotheby's | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | Le Plus clair du temps, 1943 | Oil paint | $889,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 85 | $119,842 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $21,062 |
| Other | 14 | $6,562 |
| Prints | 7 | $1,320 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $702,436 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $195,772 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $31,258 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 136 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Oscar Dominguez is a Spanish artist with 172 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $38,015. 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 Oscar Dominguez sold in 2025 for $62,206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Oscar Dominguez on OpeningBid →What is a Oscar Dominguez work worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Dominguez work is $38,015.
The median Oscar Dominguez painting sells for $126,434 across 86 lots.
The median Oscar Dominguez work on paper sells for $7,854 across 19 lots.
The median Oscar Dominguez print sells for $1,254 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Oscar Dominguez paintings typically sell for $107,983–$645,213 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Dominguez paintings typically sell for $31,258–$90,078 (the middle half of 27 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 | 9 | $1,254† | $9,500 | 88.9% | 2022-06-22 |
| Paintings | 92 | $126,434 | $3.3M | 93.5% | 2026-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $7,854 | $134,522 | 90.5% | 2022-09-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $360,612 | $360,612 | 50% | 2005-02-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 49 | $328,237 | $3.3M | — | 2025-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Oscar Dominguez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,254 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (92 lots) median $126,434, record $3,309,560. A typical Oscar Dominguez painting sells for around 101× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 49 lots) the median is $328,237.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $31,258–$90,078 | $35,838 | $446,065 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $107,983–$645,213 | $231,720 | $3.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $164,657–$1.5M | $702,436 | $1.7M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,010–$18,668 | $7,227 | $32,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,524–$25,085 | $14,961 | $134,522 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $3.3M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $360,612 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $134,522 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $32,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $9,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $8,719 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oscar Dominguez worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Dominguez work is $38,015. The median Oscar Dominguez painting sells for $126,434 across 86 lots. The median Oscar Dominguez work on paper sells for $7,854 across 19 lots. The median Oscar Dominguez print sells for $1,254 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Oscar Dominguez paintings typically sell for $107,983–$645,213 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Dominguez paintings typically sell for $31,258–$90,078 (the middle half of 27 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 Oscar Dominguez painting?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Dominguez painting is $126,434.
What is Oscar Dominguez's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Dominguez painting is $3,309,560.
What is the average price of a Oscar Dominguez work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Dominguez work on paper is $7,854.
What is Oscar Dominguez's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Dominguez work on paper is $134,522.
What is the average price of a medium Oscar Dominguez painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oscar Dominguez painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $231,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Oscar Dominguez painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oscar Dominguez painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $35,838, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Oscar Dominguez's auction record?
Oscar Dominguez's auction record is $3,309,560, set in 2013.
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