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# Rufino Tamayo, Mexican (1899–1991)

## What is Rufino Tamayo, Mexican’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Rufino Tamayo, Mexican at 1 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,056–$1,500, n=6). The auction record is $2,691 for INTERIOR CON SANDÍA (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAMAYO, 1967, 1967 | Hand-painted, leather bound book | $138 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTERIOR CON SANDÍA, 1975 | Etching and carborundum in colours on Guarro paper, the f | $2,691 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | MUJER INDIA, 1959 | Lithograph in colours on Arches paper, with full margins sig | $1,541 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 3 | MUJER CON MALLAS NEGRAS FROM LAS MUJERES, 1969 | Lithograph in colours on BFK Rives paper signed, dated, and | $1,378 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | VENUS NEGRA FROM LAS MUJERES, 1969 | Lithograph in colours on BFK Rives paper signed, dated, and | $1,194 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | CARNAVALESQUE (FROM MUJERES), 1969 | Lithograph | $1,176 | Waddingtons | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | MUJER CON MALLAS ROSAS, 1969 | Lithograph in colours on BFK Rives paper signed, dated, and | $1,010 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | La Mandolina, 1930 | Woodcut on wove paper signed in pencil lower right | $762 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 7 | $1,194 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,286 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rufino Tamayo, Mexican is a Mexican artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,194.

A work by Rufino Tamayo, Mexican sold in 2025 for $1,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rufino Tamayo, Mexican work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rufino Tamayo, Mexican work is $1,194.

The median Rufino Tamayo, Mexican print sells for $1,194 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $1,194 | $2,691 | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2010-06-15 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,194–$1,541 | $1,378 | $2,691 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,691 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,541 |

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 Rufino Tamayo, Mexican worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rufino Tamayo, Mexican work is $1,194. The median Rufino Tamayo, Mexican print sells for $1,194 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a Rufino Tamayo, Mexican print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rufino Tamayo, Mexican print is $1,194.

### What is Rufino Tamayo, Mexican's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rufino Tamayo, Mexican print is $2,691.

### What is Rufino Tamayo, Mexican's auction record?

Rufino Tamayo, Mexican's auction record is $2,691, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.