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# Sofronio y Mendoza (b. 1936)

Sofronio y Mendoza is a Philippine artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,557. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sofronio y Mendoza is recorded as sold in 2023 for $1,983; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sofronio y Mendoza work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sofronio y Mendoza work is $1,557.

The median Sofronio y Mendoza painting sells for $1,992 across 38 lots.

The median Sofronio y Mendoza work on paper sells for $484 across 16 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Sofronio y Mendoza paintings typically sell for $1,355–$2,469 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $1,992‡ | $14,117‡ | 92.7% | 2026-01-31 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $484‡ | $1,540‡ | 66.7% | 2026-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,221‡ | $14,117‡ | — | 2016-12-03 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,355–$2,469‡ | $1,762‡ | $7,258‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,929–$6,265‡ | $2,775‡ | $14,117‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $353–$756‡ | $482‡ | $1,540‡ |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $14,117‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $10,221‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,540‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,404‡ |

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

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 Sofronio y Mendoza worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sofronio y Mendoza work is $1,557. The median Sofronio y Mendoza painting sells for $1,992 across 38 lots. The median Sofronio y Mendoza work on paper sells for $484 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sofronio y Mendoza paintings typically sell for $1,355–$2,469 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Sofronio y Mendoza painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sofronio y Mendoza painting is $1,992. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sofronio y Mendoza's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sofronio y Mendoza painting is $14,117. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Sofronio y Mendoza work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sofronio y Mendoza work on paper is $484. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sofronio y Mendoza's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sofronio y Mendoza work on paper is $1,540. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Sofronio y Mendoza painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sofronio y Mendoza painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,762, 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 Sofronio y Mendoza work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sofronio y Mendoza work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sofronio y Mendoza's auction record?

Sofronio y Mendoza's auction record is $14,117, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Sofronio y Mendoza auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sofronio-y-mendoza-2 (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.