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# Remedios Varo (1908–1963)

## What is Remedios Varo’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,706,149 |
| Other | 11 | $567,000 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $75,355 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**3 Remedios Varo works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Remedios Varo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/remedios-varo (updated 2026-11-02).

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.