What is a John Matos painting worth?
b. 1961 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 72 priced auction sales, works by John Matos have sold for a median of $2,079Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $864Sign up free to see and $3,125Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $3,048Sign up free to see across 36 sales. In the last five years the median was $1,576Sign up free to see across 44 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John Matos prices by medium
- Auction results
- 80
- Sold rate
- 90%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2026
- Median price
- $2.1kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $22.7kSign up free to see 8:45... TOO LATE FOR DINNER!, Rago Auctions, May 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $2.1k–$3.3kSign up free to see | $3kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 18 | $332–$758Sign up free to see | $483Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1k–$2.3kSign up free to see | $1.9kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (40), Wright (15), Rago Auctions (13)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 21 | $693–$2.3kSign up free to see | $1kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 16 | $407–$1.5kSign up free to see | $806Sign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 14 | $2.9k–$6.5kSign up free to see | $3.4kSign up free to see |
Recent John Matos sales
- Untitled, watercolor on paper with Mylar collage — $832Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 1, 2026
- Untitled, watercolor on paper — $832Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 1, 2026
- Flag-bearer, acrylic and spray paint on canvas — $990Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 19, 2025
- East Meets South Beach, Spray Paint on Canvas — $900Sign up free to see, DuMouchelles, Nov 14, 2025
- Unfinished Emblem, acrylic and spray paint on canvas — $1,905Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Sep 30, 2025
- Fruits, spray paint on wood and metal assemblage — $3,302Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Sep 30, 2025
- Untitled (Just Sitting), lithograph and colored pencil on BFK Rives — $64Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Aug 15, 2025
- Liquid Love, spray paint and enamel on canvas — $5,120Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jul 31, 2025
Questions about John Matos prices
What is a John Matos painting worth?
Based on 72 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Matos have sold for a median of $2,079, and half of them sold between $864 and $3,125. For paintings alone the median is $3,048 (36 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John Matos sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $22,680 for “8:45... TOO LATE FOR DINNER!” at Rago Auctions in May 2023.
Which John Matos medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $3,048 (36 sales).
How often do John Matos works sell at auction?
90% of the 80 lots recorded between 2009 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John Matos painting?
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Of the 80 lots by John Matos recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 72 found a buyer (90%).
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