Rodolfo Nieto (1936–1985)
What is Rodolfo Nieto’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 132 auction results for Rodolfo Nieto at 24 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,370 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,703–$3,185, n=27). The auction record is $293,000 for Toro (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toro, 1977 | Oil paint | $293,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $214,776 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Mujer en la regadera, 1936 | Oil paint | $185,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Mujer en la tina, 1936 | Oil paint | $161,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | Personaje no.1, 1975 | Oil paint | $150,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Personaje no.1, 1975 | Oil paint | $100,800 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Carreta con bueyes, 1977 | Oil paint | $75,600 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Vidente | Oil on canvas | $68,750 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 9 | Paisaje (Constelación), 1977 | Oil paint | $63,000 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Vidente, 1936 | Oil paint | $63,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $22,500 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $6,459 |
| Other | 27 | $2,666 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $75,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $8,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,778 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 132 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Rodolfo Nieto is a Mexican artist with 179 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $10,160. 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 Rodolfo Nieto sold in 2025 for $22,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolfo Nieto work is $10,160.
The median Rodolfo Nieto painting sells for $23,337 across 55 lots.
The median Rodolfo Nieto work on paper sells for $9,652 across 28 lots.
The median Rodolfo Nieto print sells for $617 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolfo Nieto paintings typically sell for $8,956–$38,844 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolfo Nieto work on papers typically sell for $5,200–$14,572 (the middle half of 22 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 | 16 | $617†‡ | $1,224† | 68.8% | 2026-02-12 |
| Paintings | 73 | $23,337† | $293,000 | 75.3% | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $9,652† | $28,730† | 77.8% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $161,000 | $293,000 | — | 2024-10-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rodolfo Nieto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $617 with 68.8% sell-through. Paintings (73 lots) median $23,337, record $293,000. A typical Rodolfo Nieto painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $161,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $407–$833† | $698† | $1,016 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $319–$956†‡ | $536†‡ | $1,224† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 36 | $8,956–$38,844† | $22,823† | $68,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $24,645–$158,250† | $69,300† | $293,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,778–$3,750† | $2,700† | $16,397† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $5,200–$14,572† | $10,002† | $28,730† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $293,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $214,776 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $28,730† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $28,223† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,224† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,016 |
† 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 Rodolfo Nieto worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolfo Nieto work is $10,160. The median Rodolfo Nieto painting sells for $23,337 across 55 lots. The median Rodolfo Nieto work on paper sells for $9,652 across 28 lots. The median Rodolfo Nieto print sells for $617 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolfo Nieto paintings typically sell for $8,956–$38,844 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolfo Nieto work on papers typically sell for $5,200–$14,572 (the middle half of 22 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 Rodolfo Nieto painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolfo Nieto painting is $23,337. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rodolfo Nieto's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolfo Nieto painting is $293,000.
What is the average price of a Rodolfo Nieto work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolfo Nieto work on paper is $9,652. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rodolfo Nieto's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolfo Nieto work on paper is $28,730. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,730 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Rodolfo Nieto print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolfo Nieto print is $617. 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 Rodolfo Nieto's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolfo Nieto print is $1,224. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,224 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Rodolfo Nieto painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rodolfo Nieto painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,823, 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 Rodolfo Nieto work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rodolfo Nieto work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,002, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rodolfo Nieto's auction record?
Rodolfo Nieto's auction record is $293,000, set in 2013.
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