Paula Rego (1935–2022)
What is Paula Rego’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 468 auction results for Paula Rego at 21 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,727 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,886–$4,772, n=84). The auction record is $4,627,441 for Dancing Ostriches from Walt Disney's 'Fantasia' (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing Ostriches from Walt Disney's 'Fantasia', 1995 | Pastel on paper mounted on aluminium, in three parts | $4,627,441 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Dancing Ostriches from Walt Disney's 'Fantasia', 1995 | Pastel on paper mounted on aluminium, in two parts | $3,732,693 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Meadow, 1996 | Pastel on paper laid down on aluminium | $2,625,701 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Dancing Ostriches from Walt Disney's 'Fantasia', 1995 | Pastel on paper mounted on aluminium | $2,511,998 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Good Dog, 1994 | Canvas | $1,552,381 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Looking Back, 1987 | Acrylic paint | $1,226,825 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Jenufa, 1995 | Pastel on paper mounted on aluminium | $1,141,556 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Broken Promises, 2006 | Pastel on paper laid down on board, mounted on aluminium | $1,121,327 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 9 | Baying | Pastel on canvas | $1,108,245 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 10 | Snow White Playing with her Father's Trophies, 1995 | Pastel on paper mounted on aluminium | $1,009,041 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $470,121 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $156,241 |
| Other | 16 | $24,456 |
| Prints | 320 | $2,445 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $512,191 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 167 | $2,673 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 204 | $2,492 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 468 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Paula Rego is a Portuguese artist with 515 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,592. 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 Paula Rego sold in 2026 for $152,602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 466 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paula Rego work is $2,592.
The median Paula Rego print sells for $2,355 across 339 lots.
The median Paula Rego work on paper sells for $137,121 across 40 lots.
The median Paula Rego painting sells for $80,114 across 19 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paula Rego prints typically sell for $1,677–$3,433 (the middle half of 183 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Paula Rego prints typically sell for $1,604–$3,729 (the middle half of 153 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 | 363 | $2,355†‡ | $59,285 | 93.4% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 19 | $80,114 | $861,179 | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $137,121 | $4.6M | 85.1% | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $464,021 | $3.7M | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 48 | $231,867 | $4.6M | — | 2026-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paula Rego's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (363 lots) median $2,355 with 93.4% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $80,114, record $861,179. A typical Paula Rego painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 48 lots) the median is $231,867.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 183 | $1,677–$3,433‡ | $2,360‡ | $34,067 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 153 | $1,604–$3,729†‡ | $2,339†‡ | $59,285 |
† 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) | 7 | $6,555–$13,528 | $11,441 | $32,537 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $70,903–$185,909 | $124,946 | $861,179 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $144,757–$655,710 | $470,121 | $754,160 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $11,038–$20,524 | $14,538 | $32,927 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $61,744–$170,864 | $127,831 | $1.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $174,587–$1.2M | $447,283 | $4.6M |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $566,303–$2.2M | $997,238 | $3.7M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2.5M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $861,179 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $754,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $59,285 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $34,067 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paula Rego worth?
Across 466 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paula Rego work is $2,592. The median Paula Rego print sells for $2,355 across 339 lots. The median Paula Rego work on paper sells for $137,121 across 40 lots. The median Paula Rego painting sells for $80,114 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paula Rego prints typically sell for $1,677–$3,433 (the middle half of 183 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paula Rego prints typically sell for $1,604–$3,729 (the middle half of 153 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 Paula Rego print?
Based on 339 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paula Rego print is $2,355. 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 Paula Rego's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paula Rego print is $59,285.
What is the average price of a Paula Rego work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paula Rego work on paper is $137,121.
What is Paula Rego's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paula Rego work on paper is $4,627,441.
What is the average price of a Paula Rego painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paula Rego painting is $80,114.
What is Paula Rego's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paula Rego painting is $861,179.
What is the average price of a small Paula Rego print?
Based on 183 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paula Rego print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Paula Rego print?
Based on 153 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paula Rego print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,339, 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 Paula Rego's auction record?
Paula Rego's auction record is $4,627,441, set in 2025.
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