> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rafael-martinez-diaz · updated 2026-11-01

# Rafael Martínez Díaz (1915–1991)

Rafael Martínez Díaz is a Spanish artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $624. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rafael Martínez Díaz is recorded as sold in 2024 for $811; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rafael Martínez Díaz work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Martínez Díaz work is $624.

The median Rafael Martínez Díaz painting sells for $703 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $703‡ | $1,958‡ | 28.6% | 2026-04-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $505–$1,214‡ | $703‡ | $1,958‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $1,958‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,349‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Rafael Martínez Díaz worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Martínez Díaz work is $624. The median Rafael Martínez Díaz painting sells for $703 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rafael Martínez Díaz painting?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Martínez Díaz painting is $703. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rafael Martínez Díaz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Martínez Díaz painting is $1,958. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Rafael Martínez Díaz's auction record?

Rafael Martínez Díaz's auction record is $1,958, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rafael Martínez Díaz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rafael-martinez-diaz (updated 2026-11-01).

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.