Kcho Auction Prices and Value Guide

Kcho auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 370 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Kcho auction prices: quick answer

Kcho auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Kcho
Source records
370
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Kcho

Kcho, born Alexis Leyva Machado in 1970 in Nueva Gerona on the Isle of Pines (now Isla de la Juventud), Cuba, is a contemporary sculptor and installation artist recognized internationally for his mixed-media work. He studied at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes "San Alejandro" in Havana, graduating in 1990. Kcho gained widespread attention in 1995 when he received the Grand Prize at the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea and the UNESCO Prize in the same year, establishing him as one of the most prominent Cuban artists of his generation. His work is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, among other institutions. Collectors encounter Kcho's pieces in the contemporary and Latin American art markets, where his sculptures and installations attract institutional and private interest alike.

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Common works and media

Kcho commonly works in sculpture and large-scale installation using mixed-media and found materials. Collectors may encounter freestanding sculptural pieces, wall-based assemblages, and immersive installation works at auction. His practice bridges contemporary and Latin American art categories, and works may range from smaller editioned pieces to unique, site-specific constructions.

Market and appraisal context

Kcho's auction presence is supported by strong institutional credentials, including MoMA collection holdings and major biennale prizes. Collectors should note that his output spans sculpture, installation, and mixed-media works, meaning that medium, dimensions, materials, provenance, and edition status all play a role in appraisal. Specific auction results, sale dates, and comparable lots should be reviewed case by case, as the available source pack does not include detailed price records.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Contemporary Art
  • Latin American Art

Value drivers

  1. International biennale recognition (Gwangju Grand Prize 1995, UNESCO Prize 1995) strengthens auction provenance and market profile
  2. Institutional holdings at MoMA and other museums support long-term collector interest
  3. Works in sculpture, installation, and mixed media may vary significantly in size, materials, and edition status, all of which affect valuation

Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack does not include specific auction records or realized prices; market context is inferred from institutional presence and biennale recognition only.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Kcho worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Kcho artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.