> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlos-alfonzo · updated 2026-11-03

# Carlos Alfonzo (1950–1991)

## What is Carlos Alfonzo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Carlos Alfonzo at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,590 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,000–$50,800, n=9). The auction record is $350,000 for Water Seeds (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Seeds, 1988 | Oil paint | $350,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Wakeup Story (Historia para despertarse), 1988 | Oil on canvas | $214,200 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (from the Pulpo Series), 1990 | Oil on linen | $163,800 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Thought Forms, 1987 | Oil paint | $138,600 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Lake, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $125,329 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | Loaf, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $119,700 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1987 | Oil paint | $119,700 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Petty Joy, 1984 | Acrylic on canvas tarp with metal grommets | $70,400 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Donatello, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $69,850 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Artist and The Genie, 1988 | Acrylic on canvas | $66,124 | Christie's | May 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $67,987 |
| Other | 5 | $25,000 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $70,125 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $21,590 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carlos Alfonzo is a Cuban artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $37,375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carlos Alfonzo sold in 2026 for $70,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carlos Alfonzo work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Alfonzo work is $37,375.

The median Carlos Alfonzo painting sells for $68,262 across 16 lots.

The median Carlos Alfonzo work on paper sells for $2,816 across 3 lots.

The median Carlos Alfonzo sculpture sells for $16,380 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $68,262 | $350,000 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,816 | $25,000 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $16,380 | $16,380 | — | 2012-05-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $138,600 | $350,000 | — | 2024-10-02 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $40,250–$138,600 | $119,700 | $350,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $350,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $214,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $16,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,816 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carlos Alfonzo worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Alfonzo work is $37,375. The median Carlos Alfonzo painting sells for $68,262 across 16 lots. The median Carlos Alfonzo work on paper sells for $2,816 across 3 lots. The median Carlos Alfonzo sculpture sells for $16,380 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Carlos Alfonzo painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Alfonzo painting is $68,262.

### What is Carlos Alfonzo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Alfonzo painting is $350,000.

### What is the average price of a large Carlos Alfonzo painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Carlos Alfonzo painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $119,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Carlos Alfonzo's auction record?

Carlos Alfonzo's auction record is $350,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carlos Alfonzo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlos-alfonzo (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.