Remedios Varo (1908–1963)
What is Remedios Varo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Remedios Varo at 8 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $568,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $80,056–$1,224,375, n=12). The auction record is $6,221,000 for Revelación (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revelación, 1955 | Oil paint | $6,221,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 2 | Retrato del Doctor Ignacio Chávez, 1957 | Oil paint | $4,700,395 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 3 | Esquiador (Viajero), 1960 | Oil on Masonite | $4,174,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Creación con rayos astrales, 1955 | Oil paint | $3,420,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Vampiros vegetarianos, 1962 | Oil paint | $3,301,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 6 | Simpatía (La rabia del gato), 1955 | Oil paint | $3,135,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 7 | Ritos extraños, 1959 | Oil on Masonite | $2,368,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 8 | Los caminos tortuosos, 1958 | Gouache, brush and ink and charcoal on card | $2,040,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Astro errante, 1961 | Oil paint | $1,724,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Planta Insumisa | — | $1,426,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,706,149 |
| Other | 11 | $567,000 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $75,355 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $800,149 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $107,100 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Remedios Varo is a Spanish artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $336,375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Remedios Varo sold in 2025 for $952,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Remedios Varo on OpeningBid →What is a Remedios Varo work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Remedios Varo work is $336,375.
The median Remedios Varo work on paper sells for $75,110 across 19 lots.
The median Remedios Varo painting sells for $1,044,298 across 17 lots.
The median Remedios Varo sculpture sells for $756,000 across 1 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 | 18 | $1M | $6.2M | 94.4% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $75,110‡ | $2M | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $756,000 | $756,000 | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $850,000 | $6.2M | — | 2025-11-20 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $84,575–$769,217 | $153,785 | $4.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $800,149–$3.4M | $2.4M | $6.2M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $19,676–$567,000‡ | $106,250‡ | $2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $34,455–$229,010 | $40,555 | $394,000 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $6.2M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $819,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $756,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Remedios Varo worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Remedios Varo work is $336,375. The median Remedios Varo work on paper sells for $75,110 across 19 lots. The median Remedios Varo painting sells for $1,044,298 across 17 lots. The median Remedios Varo sculpture sells for $756,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Remedios Varo work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Remedios Varo work on paper is $75,110. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Remedios Varo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Remedios Varo work on paper is $2,040,000.
What is the average price of a Remedios Varo painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Remedios Varo painting is $1,044,298.
What is Remedios Varo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Remedios Varo painting is $6,221,000.
What is the average price of a medium Remedios Varo painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Remedios Varo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,368,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Remedios Varo's auction record?
Remedios Varo's auction record is $6,221,000, set in 2025.
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