> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theo-mendez · updated 2026-11-02

# Theo Mendez (1934–1997)

Theo Mendez is a British (modern) artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $764.

A work by Theo Mendez sold in 2021 for $1,251, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theo Mendez work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Mendez work is $764.

The median Theo Mendez painting sells for $832 across 21 lots.

The median Theo Mendez work on paper sells for $425 across 1 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 | 22 | $832‡ | $6,873 | 95.5% | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $425 | $425 | — | 2022-04-07 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $537–$1,073‡ | $691‡ | $6,873 |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $6,873 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $4,713 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $425 |

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 Theo Mendez worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Mendez work is $764. The median Theo Mendez painting sells for $832 across 21 lots. The median Theo Mendez work on paper sells for $425 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Theo Mendez painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theo Mendez painting is $832. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Theo Mendez's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theo Mendez painting is $6,873.

### What is the average price of a medium Theo Mendez painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theo Mendez painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $691, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Theo Mendez's auction record?

Theo Mendez's auction record is $6,873, set in 2014.

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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, “Theo Mendez auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theo-mendez (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.