Alejandro Colunga (b. 1948)
What is Alejandro Colunga’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Alejandro Colunga at 8 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $795 including buyer’s premium (middle half $469–$7,364, n=8). The auction record is $15,240 for La luna en avion (Moon in Airplane) (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La luna en avion (Moon in Airplane), 1988 | Painting | $15,240 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Nio atrapado por cocodrilo, 1989 | Chalk | $13,800 | Christie's | Nov 1998 |
| 3 | El Purgatorio, 1990 | Mixed media | $12,540 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | The flying rascal, 1987 | Bronze | $5,639 | PIASA | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Los pajaros regateris, 1980 | Acrylic paint | $2,227 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Mago, 1986 | Lithograph | $990 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Clown on Tricycle | Lithograph in colors | $600 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Autobus, 1979 | Lithograph in colors | $500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Nina Con Vestido de Animalitos, 1979 | Lithograph in colors | $375 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Payaso (Blue), 1979 | Lithograph | $168 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $600 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Alejandro Colunga is a Mexican artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,608. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Alejandro Colunga sold in 2025 for $15,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alejandro Colunga work is $1,608.
The median Alejandro Colunga print sells for $500 across 5 lots.
The median Alejandro Colunga painting sells for $13,171 across 4 lots.
The median Alejandro Colunga sculpture sells for $5,263 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $500 | $990 | 71.4% | 2026-03-10 |
| Paintings | 4 | $13,171† | $15,240 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $8,725† | $8,725† | — | 2025-09-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,263† | $5,639 | — | 2025-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Alejandro Colunga's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $500 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $13,171, record $15,240. A typical Alejandro Colunga painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $375–$600 | $500 | $990 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,240 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $13,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,725† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,639 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,886† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $990 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alejandro Colunga worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alejandro Colunga work is $1,608. The median Alejandro Colunga print sells for $500 across 5 lots. The median Alejandro Colunga painting sells for $13,171 across 4 lots. The median Alejandro Colunga sculpture sells for $5,263 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alejandro Colunga's auction record?
Alejandro Colunga's auction record is $15,240, set in 2025.
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