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# Sebastian Matta (1912–2003)

Sebastian Matta is a Chilean-Italian artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,170. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sebastian Matta sold in 2015 for a hammer price of $7,621 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Sebastian Matta work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Sebastian Matta work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebastian Matta work is $3,170.

The median Sebastian Matta print sells for $2,638 across 13 lots.

The median Sebastian Matta sculpture sells for $6,532 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $2,638† | $8,484 | 76.5% | 2024-10-11 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2026-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $6,532† | $7,621† | — | 2026-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,296–$4,783† | $3,151† | $8,484 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $8,484 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $7,621† |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $6,378 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $5,444† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Sebastian Matta worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebastian Matta work is $3,170. The median Sebastian Matta print sells for $2,638 across 13 lots. The median Sebastian Matta sculpture sells for $6,532 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sebastian Matta print is $2,638. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sebastian Matta print is $8,484.

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

Sebastian Matta's auction record is $8,484, set in 2000.

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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, “Sebastian Matta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sebastian-matta (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.