José Guadalupe Posada
Mexican · 1852–1913 · Painter, Printmaker
José Guadalupe Posada Aguilar was a Mexican political printmaker who used relief printing to produce popular illustrations. His work has influenced numerous Latin American… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
MIGUEL HIDALGOMorton Subastas · MX$13,000≈ $712≈ £540≈ €612Sign up to see
Ejemplo: Maria la Chiquita (from the Posada: 36 Grabados Ejemplo: 'La Bejarano' portfolio)Rago Auctions · $318≈ £236≈ €281Sign up to see
Varios títulosMorton Subastas · MX$4,500≈ $272≈ £216≈ €251Sign up to see
José Guadalupe Posada’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for José Guadalupe Posada between 2023 and 2026, of which 10 sold (43%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $54Sign up free to see to $712Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $712Sign up free to see for MIGUEL HIDALGO at Morton Subastas in November 2025. The most common medium is etchings (11 lots). Most results come from Morton Subastas (23) and Rago Auctions (1).
23 results
- MX$1,200≈ $69≈ £52≈ €60Sign up free to see
- MX$2,500≈ $144≈ £107≈ €124Sign up free to see
- MX$2,000≈ $115≈ £85≈ €98Sign up free to see
- MX$13,000≈ $712≈ £540≈ €612Sign up free to see
- MX$1,000≈ $54≈ £40≈ €47Sign up free to see
- $318≈ £236≈ €281Sign up free to see
- MX$1,800≈ $96≈ £75≈ €88Sign up free to see
- MX$2,000≈ $109≈ £85≈ €100Sign up free to see
- MX$2,000≈ $111≈ £87≈ €102Sign up free to see
- MX$4,500≈ $272≈ £216≈ €251Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (1)
Lots by José Guadalupe Posada that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
José Guadalupe Posada prints (23)José Guadalupe Posada etchings (11)
José Guadalupe Posada: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by José Guadalupe Posada at auction?
$712Sign up free to see, for MIGUEL HIDALGO at Morton Subastas (November 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for José Guadalupe Posada?
The median sale price is $113Sign up free to see across 10 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by José Guadalupe Posada have sold at auction?
10 of 23 recorded lots sold between 2023 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.
Which auction houses sell José Guadalupe Posada?
Morton Subastas and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Morton Subastas · Rago Auctions
About José Guadalupe Posada
José Guadalupe Posada Aguilar was a Mexican political printmaker who used relief printing to produce popular illustrations. His work has influenced numerous Latin American artists and cartoonists because of its satirical acuteness and social engagement. He used skulls, calaveras, and bones to show political and cultural critiques. Among his most enduring works is La Calavera Catrina.
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In museum collections
National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0Gran Alarma Escandalosa, 1904
National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0Serafina, 1914?
National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0La Mujer de Cien Maridos - Como Alfileres Prendidos, 1901
National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0