What is a José de Rivera work worth?
1904–1985 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 48 works by José de Rivera with a published auction price sold between $1,376Sign up free to see and $5,050Sign up free to see, and the median is $2,361Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $2,064Sign up free to see across 29 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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José de Rivera prices by medium
- Auction results
- 48
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2003–2026
- Median price
- $2.4kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $16.3kSign up free to see Untitled (Red and Black), Wright, Feb 2021
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 21 | $1.5k–$5.1kSign up free to see | $2.8kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 17 | $2k–$5.9kSign up free to see | $3.3kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $630–$832Sign up free to see | $813Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (38), Rago Auctions (6), Bonhams (3)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 23 | $1.1k–$4.5kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 21 | $1.5k–$4.8kSign up free to see | $3.3kSign up free to see |
Recent José de Rivera sales
- Blue and Black #20, oil on aluminum and wood — $4,096Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Feb 19, 2026
- Construction 176-77, stainless steel, painted wood — $699Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 10, 2025
- Construction #197, stainless steel — $2,032Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 10, 2025
- Construction #18, stainless steel — $5,080Sign up free to see, Wright, Oct 30, 2025
- Construction 176-77, stainless steel, mahogany — $1,071Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 11, 2024
- Construction 5-65 (Kinetic Sculpture), brass, mahogany — $1,512Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 11, 2024
- Construction 4-79 (Kinetic Sculpture), brass, mahogany — $2,142Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 11, 2024
- Untitled, brass, painted wood — $2,064Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 11, 2024
Questions about José de Rivera prices
What is a José de Rivera work worth?
Based on 48 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by José de Rivera have sold for a median of $2,361, and half of them sold between $1,376 and $5,050. 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 José de Rivera sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $16,250 for “Untitled (Red and Black)” at Wright in February 2021.
Which José de Rivera medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $3,250 (17 sales).
How often do José de Rivera works sell at auction?
100% of the 48 lots recorded between 2003 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a José de Rivera work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 48 auction results for José de Rivera between 2003 and 2026, and 48 of them sold (100%).
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