Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
What is Pablo Picasso’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27,543 auction results for Pablo Picasso at 230 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,279 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,760–$23,158, n=2,972). The auction record is $139,363,500 for Femme à la montre (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme à la montre | Oil paint | $139,363,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Fillette à la corbeille fleurie, 1905 | Oil paint | $115,000,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 3 | Femme assise près d'une fenêtre (Marie-Thérèse), 1881 | Oil paint | $103,410,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | La Dormeuse, 1932 | Charcoal | $58,115,545 | Phillips | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Femme aux bras croisés, 1901-1902 | Oil paint | $55,006,000 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 6 | Portrait d'Angel Fernández de Soto, 1881 | Oil paint | $51,835,656 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Tête de femme (Fernande), 1909 | Bronze | $48,480,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Tête de femme (Fernande), 1909 | Bronze with dark brown patina | $48,360,000 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 9 | La Lecture (Marie-Thérèse), 1881 | Charcoal | $45,485,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Femme assise, robe bleue, 1881 | Oil paint | $45,047,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 660 | $2,713,250 |
| Works on paper | 2,477 | $51,956 |
| Other | 5,647 | $8,993 |
| Sculpture | 3,410 | $8,801 |
| Prints | 9,287 | $6,875 |
| Photographs | 16 | $3,660 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 240 | $800,389 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 4,685 | $13,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14,184 | $8,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27,543 results from 230 houses · How we compute these figures
Pablo Picasso is a Spanish artist with 33,220 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,746. 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 Pablo Picasso is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,278; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27,097 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pablo Picasso work is $7,746.
The median Pablo Picasso print sells for $5,610 across 13,460 lots.
The median Pablo Picasso work on paper sells for $68,750 across 2,389 lots.
The median Pablo Picasso painting sells for $2,092,834 across 775 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Pablo Picasso prints typically sell for $2,901–$10,620 (the middle half of 7,678 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Pablo Picasso prints typically sell for $1,700–$18,103 (the middle half of 4,705 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 | 15,550 | $5,610†‡ | $8.1M | 86.6% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 820 | $2.1M†‡ | $175M | 94.5% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2,586 | $68,750†‡ | $13.6M | 92.4% | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 222 | $64,585†‡ | $48.5M | 94.6% | 2026-10-22 |
| Photography | 115 | $2,550†‡ | $185,000 | 75.7% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 2,400 | $375,750†‡ | $175M | — | 2026-10-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pablo Picasso's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15,550 lots) median $5,610 with 86.6% sell-through. Paintings (820 lots) median $2,092,834, record $174,950,000. A typical Pablo Picasso painting sells for around 373× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 2,400 lots) the median is $375,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7,678 | $2,901–$10,620†‡ | $5,632†‡ | $8.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 4,705 | $1,700–$18,103†‡ | $6,250†‡ | $5.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 78 | $981–$4,942†‡ | $3,280†‡ | $237,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 267 | $20,605–$1.5M†‡ | $605,000†‡ | $40.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 343 | $1.6M–$7.1M†‡ | $3.3M†‡ | $175M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 120 | $5M–$17M | $8.9M | $139M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 1,672 | $25,300–$150,000†‡ | $60,739†‡ | $9.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 482 | $89,081–$623,760†‡ | $277,200†‡ | $13.6M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 146 | $16,095–$227,338†‡ | $57,590†‡ | $48.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $32,019–$4.3M | $1.2M | $22.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $523–$18,472†‡ | $2,750†‡ | $185,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $392–$4,750†‡ | $848†‡ | $69,300 |
† 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 | 2022 | $175M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $139M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $48.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $48.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $13.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $12.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $5.1M |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pablo Picasso worth?
Across 27,097 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pablo Picasso work is $7,746. The median Pablo Picasso print sells for $5,610 across 13,460 lots. The median Pablo Picasso work on paper sells for $68,750 across 2,389 lots. The median Pablo Picasso painting sells for $2,092,834 across 775 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pablo Picasso prints typically sell for $2,901–$10,620 (the middle half of 7,678 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Pablo Picasso prints typically sell for $1,700–$18,103 (the middle half of 4,705 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 Pablo Picasso print?
Based on 13,460 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pablo Picasso print is $5,610. 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 Pablo Picasso's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pablo Picasso print is $8,060,258.
What is the average price of a Pablo Picasso work on paper?
Based on 2,389 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pablo Picasso work on paper is $68,750. 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 Pablo Picasso's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pablo Picasso work on paper is $13,622,500.
What is the average price of a Pablo Picasso painting?
Based on 775 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pablo Picasso painting is $2,092,834. 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 Pablo Picasso's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pablo Picasso painting is $174,950,000.
What is the average price of a small Pablo Picasso print?
Based on 7,678 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pablo Picasso print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,632, 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 medium Pablo Picasso print?
Based on 4,705 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pablo Picasso print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,250, 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 Pablo Picasso's auction record?
Pablo Picasso's auction record is $174,950,000, set in 2022.
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