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# Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)

Pablo Picasso is a Spanish artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,414. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Pablo Picasso sold in 2026 for $5,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pablo Picasso work worth?

Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pablo Picasso work is $1,414.

The median Pablo Picasso print sells for $1,399 across 115 lots.

The median Pablo Picasso work on paper sells for $2,336 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Pablo Picasso prints typically sell for $799–$3,238 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Pablo Picasso prints typically sell for $793–$3,031 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 116 | $1,399† | $25,372† | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,336† | $2,336† | 75% | 2023-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $21,275† | $25,372† | — | 2025-05-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $793–$3,031† | $1,365† | $22,079 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $799–$3,238† | $1,399† | $25,372† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $25,372† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $22,079 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,336† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Pablo Picasso worth?

Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pablo Picasso work is $1,414. The median Pablo Picasso print sells for $1,399 across 115 lots. The median Pablo Picasso work on paper sells for $2,336 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pablo Picasso prints typically sell for $799–$3,238 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pablo Picasso prints typically sell for $793–$3,031 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Pablo Picasso print?

Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pablo Picasso print is $1,399. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Pablo Picasso's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pablo Picasso print is $25,372. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,372 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Pablo Picasso print?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pablo Picasso print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,399, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Pablo Picasso print?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pablo Picasso print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Pablo Picasso's auction record?

Pablo Picasso's auction record is $25,372, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,372 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.