> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-mendez · updated 2026-11-03

# Theodore Mendez (1934–1997)

## What is Theodore Mendez’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Theodore Mendez at 4 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $246 including buyer’s premium (middle half $176–$508, n=11). The auction record is $704 for Bottle studies (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bottle studies | Oil on board | $704 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Holiday in France, Atlantic Coast | Acrylic and mixed media on canvas | $668 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Abstract composition, 1985/6 | Oil on canvas | $569 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Blue Paris, 1934 | Acrylic on canvas | $447 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Black/White/Grey Composition, 1967, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $397 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1934 | Acrylic on board | $310 | Sworders | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Police Line, Do Not Cross | Acrylic on canvas | $246 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Gilston Road House | Pen and ink and watercolour on board | $227 | Olympia Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Cafe | Acrylic on canvas | $211 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Femme, 1987-1988 | Board | $141 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $447 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $246 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theodore Mendez is a British artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $246. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Theodore Mendez sold in 2026 for $246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Mendez work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Mendez work is $246.

The median Theodore Mendez painting sells for $378 across 8 lots.

The median Theodore Mendez work on paper sells for $113 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $378† | $704 | 88.9% | 2026-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $113 | $139 | — | 2026-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $246–$569 | $447 | $704 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $704 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $668 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $139 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $87 |

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 Theodore Mendez worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Mendez work is $246. The median Theodore Mendez painting sells for $378 across 8 lots. The median Theodore Mendez work on paper sells for $113 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Theodore Mendez's auction record is $704, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Theodore Mendez auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-mendez (updated 2026-11-03).

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.