Ricardo Opisso Sala Auction Prices and Value Guide

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Artist
Ricardo Opisso Sala
Source records
937
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Ricardo Opisso Sala

Ricardo Opisso Sala (1880–1966) was a Spanish Catalan illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist, painter, and watercolorist. Born in Barcelona, Opisso became one of the most prolific visual chroniclers of Catalan urban life in the early twentieth century, known for lively ink drawings and watercolors depicting street scenes, café culture, festivals, and popular types. His caricature and illustration work appeared widely in Catalan and Spanish periodicals. Opisso operated under several name variants—including Ricard Opisso, Ricardo Opisso i Sala, and the pseudonym Bigre—which are reflected in library authority records and auction catalogues. His production spans original drawings, watercolors, prints, and published illustrations, making his work accessible to collectors across a range of media and price points.

ink drawingwatercoloroil paintingprint illustrationcaricature and satireCatalan popular cultureBarcelona street and café scenes

Common works and media

Original ink drawings and watercolors of Barcelona street and café scenes, caricatures of public figures and popular types, illustrated book and periodical contributions, posters, and prints. Watercolor cityscapes and festival scenes are among the most sought-after categories. Reproductive illustrations from newspapers and books also circulate and should be distinguished from original artworks.

Market and appraisal context

Opisso's work appears frequently at auction, with hundreds of recorded lots over the past several decades. The market is dominated by works on paper: ink drawings, watercolors, and printed illustrations. Valuation depends on whether a piece is an original work or a reproductive print, the complexity and finish of the composition, subject matter (Barcelona scenes and Catalan festival themes are characteristic), condition, and provenance. Attribution can be complicated by the multiple name forms used in catalogues. Collectors should verify medium, date, and signature against published references when assessing any Opisso work.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium and technique: ink drawings, watercolors, and illustrated prints are the most frequently encountered work types
  2. Attribution: works appear under multiple name forms (Ricard Opisso, Ricardo Opisso i Sala, Opisso Sala) which can affect cataloguing consistency
  3. Provenance: works connected to Barcelona and Catalan cultural institutions may carry additional provenance weight
  4. Subject matter: caricatures, café and street scenes, and Catalan festival themes are characteristic subjects

Appraisal caveats

  • Bénézit notes the death year as possibly 1960 rather than 1966; this discrepancy should be considered when dating works
  • No specific art movement membership is documented in the available sources; avoid attributing Opisso to Catalan Modernisme or other movements without further scholarly confirmation
  • With over 900 recorded auction appearances, Opisso's market is active but dominated by works on paper rather than major paintings; appraisal should distinguish between original works and reproductive illustrations

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

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Artist value FAQ

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