Victor Salmones (1937–1989)
What is Victor Salmones’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Victor Salmones at 17 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $512 including buyer’s premium (middle half $455–$1,320, n=5). The auction record is $8,750 for Seated figure with turned head (2023, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated figure with turned head | Patinated bronze | $8,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Chico y Chica de la Playa | Bronze | $8,125 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Petitions, 1975 | Bronze | $5,625 | Wright | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | Male and female hanging torsos | Patinated bronze | $3,630 | John Moran Auctioneers | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Nude Sunbathers (Male and Female Sculptures), 1937 | Cast metal | $3,250 | Toomey & Co. | May 2021 |
| 6 | Encore (ballerina), 1937 | Hardstone | $3,125 | Bonhams | Jul 2012 |
| 7 | Lineas | Bronze Incised | $3,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Los dioses del agua, circa 1975 | Bronze | $2,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Man with baby, 1937 | Bronze | $2,000 | Bonhams | Jul 2012 |
| 10 | Lineas (lying woman), 1937 | Bronze | $1,875 | Bonhams | Jul 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 34 | $526 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $825 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $374 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Victor Salmones is a Mexican artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $455. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Victor Salmones sold in 2026 for $512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Victor Salmones on OpeningBid →What is a Victor Salmones work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Salmones work is $455.
The median Victor Salmones sculpture sells for $450 across 53 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Victor Salmones sculptures typically sell for $200–$500 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Salmones sculptures typically sell for $312–$1,362 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 57 | $450† | $10,000† | 93% | 2026-07-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,750† | $10,000† | — | 2025-01-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $200–$500† | $350† | $1,778 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $312–$1,362† | $500† | $5,625 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,125–$8,750† | $3,750† | $10,000† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $10,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $8,750 |
† 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 Victor Salmones worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Salmones work is $455. The median Victor Salmones sculpture sells for $450 across 53 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Victor Salmones sculptures typically sell for $200–$500 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Salmones sculptures typically sell for $312–$1,362 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Victor Salmones sculpture?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Salmones sculpture is $450. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Victor Salmones's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Salmones sculpture is $10,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Victor Salmones sculpture?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Victor Salmones sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Victor Salmones sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Victor Salmones sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Victor Salmones's auction record?
Victor Salmones's auction record is $10,000, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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