Martha Boto

Argentine · 1925–2004 · Painter, Sculptor

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19lots offered2010–2026years recorded33%sold (4)$4.9kSign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. Martha Boto, No. 10 A, 1969, Kinetic object: metal elements in front of mirror backing. In metal object boxNo. 10 ALempertz · €5,124≈ $6,972≈ £4,166Sign up to see
  2. Martha Boto, Mouvements chromatiques, 1964, Holzkasten und Acrylglas mit MotorMouvements chromatiquesGrisebach · €5,625≈ $6,127≈ £4,898Sign up to see
  3. Martha Boto, Déplacements, 1967, Metallzylinder, teilweise farbig gefasst in verspiegeltem Metallkasten, elektifiziertDéplacementsVan Ham · €3,096≈ $3,580≈ £2,628Sign up to see

Martha Boto’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 12 auction results for Martha Boto between 2010 and 2026, of which 4 sold (33%). A further 7 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $3.4kSign up free to see to $7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $7kSign up free to see for No. 10 A at Lempertz in May 2014. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (3 lots). Most results come from Bolsa de Arte (7), Saráchaga (2) and Phillips (2).

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  1. Martha Boto, DÉPLACEMENT OPTIQUE – KINETIC SCULPTURE, 1969, 1969
    DÉPLACEMENT OPTIQUE – KINETIC SCULPTURE, 1969, 1969
    47.5cm high, 39.5cm wide, 22cm deep (18 ¾in high, 15 ½in wide, 8 5/8in deep)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 257
    £2,540≈ $3,431≈ €2,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Martha Boto, Mouvements chromatiques, 1964, Holzkasten und Acrylglas mit Motor
    Mouvements chromatiques, 1964
    Acrylic
    50 × 50 × 24,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2178
    €5,625≈ $6,127≈ £4,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Martha Boto, Déplacements, 1967, Metallzylinder, teilweise farbig gefasst in verspiegeltem Metallkasten, elektifiziert
    Déplacements, 1967
    Metallzylinder, teilweise farbig gefasst in verspiegeltem Metallkasten, elektifiziert
    47,5 x 38,5 x 22cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 13
    €3,096≈ $3,580≈ £2,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Martha Boto, No. 10 A, 1969, Kinetic object: metal elements in front of mirror backing. In metal object box
    No. 10 A, 1969
    Kinetic object: metal elements in front of mirror backing. In metal object box
    48 x 38 x 22 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 610
    €5,124≈ $6,972≈ £4,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  5. Martha Boto, DÉPLACEMENT OPTIQUE C – KINETIC SCULPTURE, 1969, 1969
    DÉPLACEMENT OPTIQUE C – KINETIC SCULPTURE, 1969, 1969
    47cm high, 38.5cm wide, 22cm deep (18 ½in high, 15 1/8in wide, 8 5/8in deep)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 259
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. Martha Boto, Accélérations (Multiple No. 3a BO), 1969, painted metal relief, lighting elements, motor
    Accélérations (Multiple No. 3a BO), 1969
    painted metal relief, lighting elements, motor
    14¼ h x 14 w x 9 d in (36 x 36 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Martha Boto, No 10 A, 1969, Kinetic object: metal elements in front of mirror backing. In metal object case
    No 10 A, 1969
    Kinetic object: metal elements in front of mirror backing. In metal object case
    48 x 38 x 22 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 761
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Martha Boto, Objeto cinético, Espelhos e motor elétrico
    Objeto cinético
    Espelhos e motor elétrico
    45 x 41 x 23 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 10
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. R$10,000–18,000View at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  9. Martha Boto, Untitled, 1969, Plexiglas and motor
    Untitled, 1969
    Plexiglas and motor
    18 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (46 x 15.9 x 15.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Martha Boto, Dynamo Chronomatique, 1969, Metal (painted and polished), with mylar and coloured cellophane inserts, lights and motor component,
    Dynamo Chronomatique, 1969
    Metal (painted and polished), with mylar and coloured cellophane inserts, lights and motor component, · ed. 33/200
    38.5 x 31 x 21 cm (15 1/8 x 12 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
Also offered, result not published (7)

Lots by Martha Boto that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Martha Boto paintings (5)Martha Boto acrylic paintings (3)

Martha Boto: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Martha Boto at auction?

$6,972Sign up free to see, for No. 10 A at Lempertz (May 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Martha Boto?

The median sale price is $4.9kSign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Martha Boto have sold at auction?

4 of 12 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2026. 7 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Martha Boto?

Bolsa de Arte, Saráchaga and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Bolsa de Arte · Saráchaga · Phillips

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