Valentin Criado (1931–2010)
Valentin Criado is an artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $56. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Valentin Criado sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $77 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Valentin Criado on OpeningBid →What is a Valentin Criado work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentin Criado work is $56.
The median Valentin Criado painting sells for $55 across 47 lots.
The median Valentin Criado sculpture sells for $68 across 12 lots.
The median Valentin Criado work on paper sells for $79 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Valentin Criado paintings typically sell for $33–$71 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $55† | $225 | — | 2020-02-13 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $79†‡ | $231† | — | 2021-12-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $68† | $451 | — | 2020-02-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $283† | $451 | — | 2020-02-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 43 | $33–$71† | $44† | $169 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $56–$104 | $68 | $113 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $451 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $231† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $225 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $169 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $135 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $113 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Valentin Criado worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentin Criado work is $56. The median Valentin Criado painting sells for $55 across 47 lots. The median Valentin Criado sculpture sells for $68 across 12 lots. The median Valentin Criado work on paper sells for $79 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Valentin Criado paintings typically sell for $33–$71 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Valentin Criado painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentin Criado painting is $55. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Valentin Criado's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentin Criado painting is $225.
What is the average price of a Valentin Criado sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentin Criado sculpture is $68. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Valentin Criado's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentin Criado sculpture is $451.
What is the average price of a medium Valentin Criado painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Valentin Criado painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $44, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Valentin Criado's auction record?
Valentin Criado's auction record is $451, set in 2019.
See the full Valentin Criado record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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