Jesús Rafael Soto Paintings: Auction Prices

Venezuelan · 1923–2005

ArtSell has recorded 31 auction results for Jesús Rafael Soto paintings between 2004 and 2026, of which 25 sold (81% sell-through). Prices realised range from $4,826 to $565,165, with a median of $175,318 across 25 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 10 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $565,165 for “36 Cuadrados con banda amarilla” at Phillips in 2018.

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1. 
   VIBRATIONS METALLIQUES

   Acrylic

   27 x 30 x 12 CM

   Bolsa de Arte · Aug 11, 2026 · Lot 55
   Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
2. 
   Ambivalencia No. 41, 1984

   painted wood and metal construction · Panel

   62 1/2 x 62 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (158.8 x 158.8 x 15.9 cm)

   Phillips · May 21, 2026 · Lot 166
   $283,800≈ £211,475≈ €244,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   VIBRATIONS METALLIQUES

   Acrylic

   27 X 30 X 12 CM

   Bolsa de Arte · Apr 14, 2026 · Lot 45
   Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
4. 
   "Double Blanc", 1967

   Oil · Canvas

   158 x 158cm

   Van Ham · Dec 3, 2025 · Lot 62
   €158,400≈ $184,821≈ £138,848Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
5. 
   Incliné bleu et noir, 1966

   Acrylic · Panel

   17 h x 15 w x 7 d in (43 x 38 x 18 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 28, 2025 · Lot 100
   $5,715≈ £4,305≈ €4,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
6. 
   Vibracion y planos blancos - Vibration et plans blancs, 1966

   Acrylic · Other support

   157 x 107 x 21.5 cm

   Kornfeld · Sep 12, 2025 · Lot 196
   CHF 120,000≈ $150,444≈ £111,094≈ €128,387HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 150,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
7. 
   Dos cuadraditos, 1974

   Acrylic

   27 h x 27 w x 9 d in (69 x 69 x 23 cm)

   Wright · Aug 14, 2024 · Lot 150
   $6,300≈ £4,905≈ €5,717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
8. 
   Incliné bleu et noir (Inclined Blue and Black), 1966

   Black and white painted wood with painted metal rod and nylon string · Panel · ed. 53/100

   17 x 15 x 1 1/2 in. (43.2 x 38.1 x 3.8 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 6, 2023 · Lot 10
   $4,826≈ £3,840≈ €4,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Doble cuadro virtual, 1983

   Acrylic · Other support

   62 x 62 x 25 cm

   Kornfeld · Sep 17, 2021 · Lot 149
   CHF 140,000≈ $150,878≈ £109,332≈ €128,080HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 150,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
10. 
    VIBRACION, 1967, screen printing on

    Acrylic · ed. 70/100

    11.5 x 17 x 3 in

    Concept Art Gallery · Dec 5, 2020 · Lot 336
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–8,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
11. 
    Incliné bleu et noir (Inclined Blue and Black), 1966

    Black and white painted wood with painted metal rod and nylon string · Panel · ed. 64/100

    43.1 x 38 x 18.4 cm (16 7/8 x 14 7/8 x 7 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 23, 2020 · Lot 121
    £8,750≈ $11,485≈ €10,355Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Gran Marrón, 2001

    Acrylic · Panel

    203.2 x 152.1 x 18.4 cm (80 x 59 7/8 x 7 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 28, 2019 · Lot 155
    £175,000≈ $222,128≈ €195,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Azul con Rojo, 1991

    enamel on wood · Panel

    202.8 x 151.8 x 17 cm (79 7/8 x 59 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 27, 2019 · Lot 35
    £435,000≈ $553,059≈ €486,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Naranja Superior, 2003

    Acrylic · Panel

    32 1/4 x 32 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (82 x 82.2 x 14 cm.)

    Phillips · May 15, 2019 · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Rectangles et Carres, 1969

    Acrylic · Panel

    54 1/2 x 42 x 6 1/2 in. (138.4 x 106.7 x 16.5 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 246
    $275,000≈ £211,913≈ €243,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    36 Cuadrados con banda amarilla, 1969

    painted wood and metal relief · Panel

    99.1 x 149.9 x 14 cm. (39 x 59 x 5 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 27, 2018 · Lot 16
    £429,000≈ $565,165≈ €486,540Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £350,000–450,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Métal sur le Losange, 1968

    Oil · Panel

    137.5 x 137.5 x 60 cm (54 1/8 x 54 1/8 x 23 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 8, 2018 · Lot 42
    £321,000≈ $445,676≈ €358,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Vibración sobre el cuadrado, 1973

    Acrylic

    101,5 × 101,5 × 58 cm

    Grisebach · Dec 1, 2017 · Lot 712
    €250,000≈ $297,125≈ £220,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250,000–350,000View at Grisebach ↗
19. 
    Vibración vertical, 1970

    painted wood and metal relief · Panel

    50 1/4 x 20 1/2 x 9 in. (127.6 x 52.1 x 22.9 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 21, 2017 · Lot 15
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Escritura medio amarilla, 1977

    painted wood and metal rods with nylon strings · Panel

    21 1/2 x 27 5/8 x 14 in. (54.6 x 70.2 x 35.6 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 21, 2017 · Lot 7
    $181,250≈ £136,885≈ €154,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Cuadrado virtual azul, con gris, 1977

    painted wood, metal rod with nylon strings · Panel

    32 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (81.9 x 81.9 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 22, 2016 · Lot 53
    $274,000≈ £220,452≈ €258,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Cuadrados y escritura blanca, 1979

    Acrylic · Panel

    16 1/2 x 56 7/8 x 3 in. (41.9 x 144.5 x 7.6 cm)

    Phillips · May 23, 2016 · Lot 16
    $262,000≈ £180,914≈ €233,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Dos Cuadraditos, 1974

    Acrylic

    10½ h x 10½ w x 3¾ d in (27 x 27 x 10 cm)

    Wright · Jan 28, 2016 · Lot 186
    $7,500≈ £5,244≈ €6,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
24. 
    Oro y Plata, 1969

    Oil · Panel

    57 1/2 x 42 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (146 x 107 x 18 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 21, 2013 · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Untitled, 1965

    Oil · Panel · ed. 21/100

    18 5/8 x 11 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (47.3 x 29.2 x 14 cm.)

    Phillips · May 23, 2013 · Lot 31
    $25,000≈ £16,588≈ €19,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Homenaje al Humano, 1976

    lacquered wood, enameled aluminum · Panel

    19½ h x 26 w in (50 x 66 cm)

    Wright · Sep 27, 2012 · Lot 239
    $11,250≈ £6,938≈ €8,739Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
27. 
    Tiges sur Transparence, 1968

    Acrylic

    27½ h x 5½ w x 7¾ d in (70 x 14 x 20 cm)

    Wright · Apr 26, 2012 · Lot 247
    $15,000≈ £9,267≈ €11,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
28. 
    Mural a Tres Columnas, 1969

    painted wood, aluminum, painted aluminum, nylon wire · Panel

    80½ h x 60 w x 31 d in (204 x 152 x 79 cm)

    Wright · Apr 26, 2012 · Lot 116
    $410,500≈ £253,599≈ €310,632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $350,000–View at Wright ↗
29. 
    Da série Jai-Alai, c. 1970

    Acrylic

    65 x 64 x 40 cm

    Bolsa de Arte · Dec 9, 2010 · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. R$40,000–50,000View at Bolsa de Arte ↗
30. 
    Sem título

    Acrylic

    17 X 49 X 12 cm

    Bolsa de Arte · Dec 7, 2010 · Lot 67
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
31. 
    Vibrations metalliques

    Acrylic

    27 X 30 X 12,5 cm

    Bolsa de Arte · Jul 6, 2010 · Lot 79
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
32. 
    Senza titolo

    Mixed media · Other support

    62,3x50,4x8 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 28, 2010 · Lot 12
    Result not publishedEst. €1,800–2,800View at Farsettiarte ↗
33. 
    1967

    Acrylic

    34 x 10 x 34 cm

    Bolsa de Arte · Apr 30, 2010 · Lot 43
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
34. 
    Sem título

    Acrylic

    Bolsa de Arte · Apr 29, 2010 · Lot 69
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. R$40,000–60,000View at Bolsa de Arte ↗
35. 
    Untitled, 1968

    Acrylic

    27 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 7 7/8in (70.5 x 14 x 20cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 17, 2009 · Lot 1212
    $6,710≈ £3,998≈ €4,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
36. 
    Sem título

    Acrylic

    17 X 12,5 X 49 cm

    Bolsa de Arte · Aug 20, 2009 · Lot 83
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
37. 
    Sem título

    Acrylic

    50 X 15 X 15 cm

    Bolsa de Arte · Dec 9, 2008 · Lot 64
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
38. 
    Cercles Superposés, 1965

    Acrylic

    80 × 83 cm

    Grisebach · May 30, 2008 · Lot 61
    €113,050≈ $175,318≈ £88,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗
39. 
    Sem título

    Acrylic

    54 x 63 x 40 cm

    Bolsa de Arte · Nov 22, 2007 · Lot 104
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
40. 
    (Venezuelan, 1923-2005)

    Oil · Panel

    25 x 24 1/2in (64 x 62cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 6, 2005 · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
41. 
    Centro Azul

    Acrylic

    133 x 131 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 4, 2004 · Lot 612
    €57,120≈ $75,970≈ £39,418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–50,000View at Lempertz ↗

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