Pedro Friedeberg (1937–2026)
What is Pedro Friedeberg’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 670 auction results for Pedro Friedeberg at 41 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $425–$4,550, n=81). The auction record is $69,300 for Vision y presagio del profeta Habakkuk (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vision y presagio del profeta Habakkuk, 2005 | Gouache, oil and pen and ink on panel, in two parts | $69,300 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | settee, 1963 | Mahogany | $62,500 | Wright | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | Hand-Foot chairs, 2007 | Walnut | $33,020 | Wright | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Two hand chairs | — | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Torturas pedagógicas | — | $31,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Hand chair, 1960 | Mahogany | $28,750 | Rago Arts | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | Mano con Tres Pies, 1936 | Sculpture | $26,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Hand Foot chair, 1975 | Walnut | $25,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | Hand Foot chairs, 1960 | Mahogany | $25,000 | Wright | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Hand Foot settee from the Princess Acapulco Hotel, 1971 | Silver | $25,000 | Wright | Dec 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $8,450 |
| Other | 225 | $7,800 |
| Sculpture | 44 | $2,455 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $2,000 |
| Prints | 107 | $460 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $22,660 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 258 | $6,020 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 122 | $1,313 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 670 results from 41 houses · How we compute these figures
Pedro Friedeberg is a Mexican artist with 911 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,999. 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 Pedro Friedeberg sold in 2026 for $8,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 640 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pedro Friedeberg work is $1,999.
The median Pedro Friedeberg print sells for $750 across 180 lots.
The median Pedro Friedeberg sculpture sells for $2,330 across 92 lots.
The median Pedro Friedeberg painting sells for $3,658 across 25 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Pedro Friedeberg prints typically sell for $500–$1,178 (the middle half of 135 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Pedro Friedeberg sculptures typically sell for $1,455–$2,834 (the middle half of 64 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 | 192 | $750† | $5,152† | 93.8% | 2026-10-24 |
| Paintings | 33 | $3,658†‡ | $16,250 | 75.8% | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $3,802† | $69,300 | 67.7% | 2026-03-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 120 | $2,330† | $26,000 | 76.7% | 2026-05-29 |
| Photography | 4 | $4,955† | $6,999† | 75% | 2024-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $22,449† | $69,300 | — | 2024-05-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pedro Friedeberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (192 lots) median $750 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $3,658, record $16,250. A typical Pedro Friedeberg painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $22,449.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $362–$882† | $450† | $1,926† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 135 | $500–$1,178† | $800† | $5,152† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $688–$3,000†‡ | $2,500†‡ | $4,096 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,506–$8,379† | $5,176† | $16,250 |
† 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) | 8 | $2,000–$2,378† | $2,014† | $7,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,494–$10,000† | $5,938† | $16,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $1,455–$2,834† | $2,115† | $11,430 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $3,150–$9,656† | $5,245† | $26,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $69,300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $26,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $20,686† |
| Paintings | 2005 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,160 |
| Photography | 2024 | $6,999† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,152† |
† 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 Pedro Friedeberg worth?
Across 640 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pedro Friedeberg work is $1,999. The median Pedro Friedeberg print sells for $750 across 180 lots. The median Pedro Friedeberg sculpture sells for $2,330 across 92 lots. The median Pedro Friedeberg painting sells for $3,658 across 25 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pedro Friedeberg prints typically sell for $500–$1,178 (the middle half of 135 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pedro Friedeberg sculptures typically sell for $1,455–$2,834 (the middle half of 64 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 Pedro Friedeberg print?
Based on 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pedro Friedeberg print is $750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pedro Friedeberg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pedro Friedeberg print is $5,152. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,152 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Pedro Friedeberg sculpture?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pedro Friedeberg sculpture is $2,330. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pedro Friedeberg's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pedro Friedeberg sculpture is $26,000.
What is the average price of a Pedro Friedeberg painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pedro Friedeberg painting is $3,658. 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 Pedro Friedeberg's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pedro Friedeberg painting is $16,250.
What is the average price of a medium Pedro Friedeberg print?
Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pedro Friedeberg print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $800, 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 Pedro Friedeberg sculpture?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pedro Friedeberg sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pedro Friedeberg's auction record?
Pedro Friedeberg's auction record is $69,300, set in 2022.
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