> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/roberto-sebastian-matta · updated 2026-11-03

# Roberto Sebastian Matta (1911–2002)

## What is Roberto Sebastian Matta’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 252 auction results for Roberto Sebastian Matta at 16 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $557 including buyer’s premium (middle half $384–$4,943, n=50). The auction record is $140,127 for La Banale de Venise, oil on canvas (2023, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Banale de Venise, oil on canvas, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $140,127 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 2 | Con questa occhiata mi difendo, olio su tela, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $134,164 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1911 | Oil on canvas | $97,764 | Dorotheum | May 2017 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1957 | Olio su tela | $96,670 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1957 | Olio su tela | $84,306 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1965 | Olio su tela | $69,049 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1911 | Painting | $63,116 | Bonhams | Sep 2009 |
| 8 | S'excluse, 1972 | Olio su tela | $60,390 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2020 |
| 9 | Serpentinando, 1973 | Olio su tela | $51,442 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Senza titolo (pastelli su carta applicata su tela), 1911 | Pastelli su carta applicata su tela | $49,304 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $38,518 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $5,715 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $5,698 |
| Other | 51 | $941 |
| Prints | 109 | $706 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $12,160 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 123 | $1,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $713 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 252 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Roberto Sebastian Matta is a Chilean/Italian artist with 373 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,493. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Roberto Sebastian Matta sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Roberto Sebastian Matta works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Roberto Sebastian Matta work worth?

Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Sebastian Matta work is $1,493.

The median Roberto Sebastian Matta print sells for $628 across 148 lots.

The median Roberto Sebastian Matta painting sells for $27,924 across 23 lots.

The median Roberto Sebastian Matta work on paper sells for $7,373 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Roberto Sebastian Matta prints typically sell for $407–$1,534 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Roberto Sebastian Matta prints typically sell for $417–$1,032 (the middle half of 39 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 | 166 | $628‡ | $12,726 | 89.2% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 31 | $27,924 | $96,670 | 74.2% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $7,373 | $49,304 | 63.6% | 2024-08-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $12,600 | $35,991 | 90% | 2025-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $76,678‡ | $181,646‡ | — | 2026-05-19 |

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

Roberto Sebastian Matta's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (166 lots) median $628 with 89.2% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $27,924, record $96,670. A typical Roberto Sebastian Matta painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $76,678.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $417–$1,032 | $693 | $4,335 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 88 | $407–$1,534‡ | $610‡ | $12,726 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $7,388–$39,266 | $26,105 | $69,049 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $34,598–$73,711 | $47,777 | $96,670 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,300–$7,500 | $7,373 | $17,500 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,420–$12,600 | $9,792 | $21,994 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $96,670 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $84,306 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $49,304 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $35,991 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $23,882 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $12,726 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $10,240 |

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 Sebastian Matta worth?

Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Sebastian Matta work is $1,493. The median Roberto Sebastian Matta print sells for $628 across 148 lots. The median Roberto Sebastian Matta painting sells for $27,924 across 23 lots. The median Roberto Sebastian Matta work on paper sells for $7,373 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Roberto Sebastian Matta prints typically sell for $407–$1,534 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Roberto Sebastian Matta prints typically sell for $417–$1,032 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Roberto Sebastian Matta print?

Based on 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Sebastian Matta print is $628. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roberto Sebastian Matta's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Sebastian Matta print is $12,726.

### What is the average price of a Roberto Sebastian Matta painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Sebastian Matta painting is $27,924.

### What is Roberto Sebastian Matta's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Sebastian Matta painting is $96,670.

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

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roberto Sebastian Matta work on paper is $7,373.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roberto Sebastian Matta work on paper is $49,304.

### What is the average price of a medium Roberto Sebastian Matta print?

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roberto Sebastian Matta print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roberto Sebastian Matta print (small (under 50 cm)) is $693, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Roberto Sebastian Matta's auction record?

Roberto Sebastian Matta's auction record is $181,646, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Roberto Sebastian Matta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/roberto-sebastian-matta (updated 2026-11-03).

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.