René Portocarrero (1912–1985)
What is René Portocarrero’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for René Portocarrero at 25 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $17,363–$36,195, n=11). The auction record is $295,500 for Paisaje de La Habana (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paisaje de La Habana, 1961 | Oil paint | $295,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | El brujo, 1945 | Oil on paper mounted on Masonite | $226,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Flores, 1967 | Oil paint | $200,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Brujo, 1945 | Tempera | $150,000 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 5 | Sin título (oil on board mounted on aluminum panel), 1945 | Oil on board mounted on aluminum panel | $119,700 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Segundo retrato de Flora, 1965 | Oil paint | $112,500 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Flora, 1969 | Oil paint | $107,100 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Paisaje, 1945 | Oil on panel | $101,600 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 9 | Retrato de Flora, 1966 | Oil paint | $100,000 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Mujer con Copa | — | $91,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $20,910 |
| Other | 15 | $16,380 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $9,528 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $21,060 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $8,925 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
René Portocarrero is a Cuban artist with 237 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $15,765. 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 René Portocarrero sold in 2026 for $23,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Portocarrero work is $15,765.
The median René Portocarrero painting sells for $23,667 across 77 lots.
The median René Portocarrero work on paper sells for $6,638 across 48 lots.
The median René Portocarrero print sells for $282 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) René Portocarrero paintings typically sell for $17,506–$56,475 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) René Portocarrero work on papers typically sell for $2,658–$18,750 (the middle half of 25 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 | 4 | $282† | $387† | 75% | 2025-03-01 |
| Paintings | 100 | $23,667†‡ | $295,500 | 77% | 2026-02-20 |
| Works on Paper | 91 | $6,638†‡ | $52,500 | 52.7% | 2025-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $119,700 | $295,500 | — | 2023-05-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
René Portocarrero's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $282 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (100 lots) median $23,667, record $295,500. A typical René Portocarrero painting sells for around 84× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $119,700.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $8,925–$10,795† | $10,000† | $31,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $17,506–$56,475† | $24,178† | $295,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,338–$14,212†‡ | $5,438†‡ | $19,924† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,658–$18,750†‡ | $9,055†‡ | $52,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2016 | $295,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $226,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $52,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $38,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $387† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $282 |
† 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 René Portocarrero worth?
Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Portocarrero work is $15,765. The median René Portocarrero painting sells for $23,667 across 77 lots. The median René Portocarrero work on paper sells for $6,638 across 48 lots. The median René Portocarrero print sells for $282 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) René Portocarrero paintings typically sell for $17,506–$56,475 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) René Portocarrero work on papers typically sell for $2,658–$18,750 (the middle half of 25 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 René Portocarrero painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Portocarrero painting is $23,667. 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 René Portocarrero's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Portocarrero painting is $295,500.
What is the average price of a René Portocarrero work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Portocarrero work on paper is $6,638. 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 René Portocarrero's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Portocarrero work on paper is $52,500.
What is the average price of a medium René Portocarrero painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Portocarrero painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,178, 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 medium René Portocarrero work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Portocarrero work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,055, 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 René Portocarrero's auction record?
René Portocarrero's auction record is $295,500, set in 2016.
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