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# Roberto Altmann (1942–2023)

Roberto Altmann is a Cuban artist with 159 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $428. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Roberto Altmann sold in 2026 for $4,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Roberto Altmann work worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Altmann work is $428.

The median Roberto Altmann print sells for $353 across 58 lots.

The median Roberto Altmann work on paper sells for $424 across 30 lots.

The median Roberto Altmann painting sells for $1,854 across 13 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Roberto Altmann prints typically sell for $180–$505 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Roberto Altmann work on papers typically sell for $264–$585 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 60 | $353 | $2,496 | 96.7% | 2022-11-03 |
| Paintings | 14 | $1,854 | $28,951 | 92.9% | 2022-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $424‡ | $5,991 | 85.7% | 2023-04-12 |
| Photography | 1 | $429 | $429 | — | 2019-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $5,991 | $28,951 | — | 2026-07-09 |

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

Roberto Altmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (60 lots) median $353 with 96.7% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $1,854, record $28,951. A typical Roberto Altmann painting sells for around 5.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $5,991.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $180–$505 | $264 | $1,810 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $309–$460 | $384 | $974 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $987–$2,104 | $1,426 | $4,279 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $264–$585‡ | $386‡ | $3,566 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $933–$4,279 | $1,997 | $5,991 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $28,951 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $14,472 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,991 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,279 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,496 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,810 |
| Photography | 2019 | $429 |

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 Roberto Altmann worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Altmann work is $428. The median Roberto Altmann print sells for $353 across 58 lots. The median Roberto Altmann work on paper sells for $424 across 30 lots. The median Roberto Altmann painting sells for $1,854 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Roberto Altmann prints typically sell for $180–$505 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Roberto Altmann work on papers typically sell for $264–$585 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Roberto Altmann print?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Altmann print is $353.

### What is Roberto Altmann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Altmann print is $2,496.

### What is the average price of a Roberto Altmann work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Altmann work on paper is $424. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roberto Altmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Altmann work on paper is $5,991.

### What is the average price of a Roberto Altmann painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Altmann painting is $1,854.

### What is Roberto Altmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Altmann painting is $28,951.

### What is the average price of a small Roberto Altmann print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roberto Altmann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Roberto Altmann work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roberto Altmann work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roberto Altmann's auction record?

Roberto Altmann's auction record is $28,951, set in 2021.

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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, “Roberto Altmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/roberto-altmann (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.