Ricardo Martínez
Mexican · 1918–2009 · Painter
Ricardo Martínez de Hoyos was a Mexican painter noted for his figurative work on unreal atmospheres. He was one of several children from a very large family to make a mark in… (Wikipedia)
Own a work by Ricardo Martínez? Get a free auction estimate →
7 works by Ricardo Martínez with an auction history (offered more than once) →
Record prices
Hombre en reposoMorton Subastas · MX$1,000,000≈ $57,670≈ £42,951≈ €49,528Sign up to see
Mujer con fuego (rojo)Bonhams · $55,000≈ £41,481≈ €46,669Sign up to see
Dos figurasMorton Subastas · MX$950,000≈ $51,053≈ £37,764≈ €43,725Sign up to see
Ricardo Martínez’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 42 auction results for Ricardo Martínez between 2008 and 2026, of which 19 sold (45%). A further 7 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $984Sign up free to see to $57.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $57.7kSign up free to see for Hombre en reposo at Morton Subastas in May 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (25 lots). Most results come from Morton Subastas (39), Bonhams (5) and Phillips (2).
42 results · page 1 of 2
- MX$1,000,000≈ $57,670≈ £42,951≈ €49,528Sign up free to see
- Paisaje de San Ángel, 1950MX$400,000≈ $23,068≈ £17,180≈ €19,811Sign up free to see
- Ruinas y magueyes, 1951MX$400,000≈ $23,068≈ £17,180≈ €19,811Sign up free to see
- Cabeza en Negro, 1960$7,680≈ £5,736≈ €6,651Sign up free to see
- MX$50,000≈ $2,737≈ £2,051≈ €2,346Sign up free to see
- MX$850,000≈ $45,764≈ £34,948≈ €39,681Sign up free to see
- MX$950,000≈ $51,053≈ £37,764≈ €43,725Sign up free to see
- Mujer bebiendo agua, 1963$29,040≈ £21,750≈ €25,534Sign up free to see
- MX$20,000≈ $984≈ £780≈ €946Sign up free to see
- MX$24,000≈ $1,190≈ £933≈ €1,131Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (7)
Lots by Ricardo Martínez that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Ricardo Martínez paintings (25)Ricardo Martínez oil paintings (25)Ricardo Martínez works on paper (15)Ricardo Martínez drawings (12)
Ricardo Martínez: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Ricardo Martínez at auction?
$57,670Sign up free to see, for Hombre en reposo at Morton Subastas (May 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Ricardo Martínez?
The median sale price is $23.1kSign up free to see across 19 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Ricardo Martínez have sold at auction?
19 of 42 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2026. 7 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.
Which auction houses sell Ricardo Martínez?
Morton Subastas, Bonhams and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Morton Subastas · Bonhams · Phillips
About Ricardo Martínez
Ricardo Martínez de Hoyos was a Mexican painter noted for his figurative work on unreal atmospheres. He was one of several children from a very large family to make a mark in his field, along with Oliverio in sculpture and Jorge in acting. His work was exhibited in various parts of the world, featured in collective tours of Mexican art. Individually, he exhibited mostly in Mexico including important venues such as the Museo de Arte Moderno and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, which held a tribute to the artist in 1994. Since his death, a cultural center named after him has been established in the historic center of Mexico City.
From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.