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# Carlos Almaraz (1941–1989)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Carlos Almaraz at 10 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,244 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$2,304, n=13). The auction record is $18,900 for Secrets of the Past (2024, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secrets of the Past, 1985 | Pastel | $18,900 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Midnight Cat, 1983 | Painting | $18,750 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Bathers, 1985 | Painting | $11,875 | Bonhams | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | City Bridge II, 1986 | Oil paint | $11,162 | Christie's | Dec 2001 |
| 5 | Don't Look Behind You, 1989 | Painting | $10,200 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | City Bridge, 1984 | Oil paint | $9,400 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 7 | California Theatre, 1987 | Painting | $9,375 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1986 | Pastel | $8,960 | Bonhams | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (Car Crash), 1980 | Ink | $8,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystery in the Park I & II, 1989 | Screenprint | $16,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $6,875 |
| Prints | 43 | $2,040 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $3,875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $2,730 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $2,286 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carlos Almaraz is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,928. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carlos Almaraz sold in 2026 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carlos Almaraz work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Almaraz work is $2,928.

The median Carlos Almaraz print sells for $2,082 across 40 lots.

The median Carlos Almaraz painting sells for $6,500 across 19 lots.

The median Carlos Almaraz work on paper sells for $5,287 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 54 | $2,082 | $16,250 | 74.1% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 19 | $6,500 | $18,750 | — | 2023-04-12 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $5,287 | $18,900 | 87.5% | 2024-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $17,500 | $18,900 | — | 2024-06-20 |

Carlos Almaraz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $2,082 with 74.1% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $6,500, record $18,750. A typical Carlos Almaraz painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $17,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $875–$2,340 | $1,500 | $6,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,414–$3,948 | $2,270 | $6,875 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $1,530–$3,556 | $2,125 | $16,250 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,000–$6,875 | $5,000 | $9,400 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,438–$8,042 | $4,831 | $18,900 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $18,900 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $18,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $11,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,960 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,875 |

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 Almaraz worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Almaraz work is $2,928. The median Carlos Almaraz print sells for $2,082 across 40 lots. The median Carlos Almaraz painting sells for $6,500 across 19 lots. The median Carlos Almaraz work on paper sells for $5,287 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Carlos Almaraz print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Almaraz print is $2,082.

### What is Carlos Almaraz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Almaraz print is $16,250.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Almaraz painting is $6,500.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Almaraz painting is $18,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Carlos Almaraz print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlos Almaraz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Carlos Almaraz print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Carlos Almaraz print (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Carlos Almaraz's auction record is $18,900, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carlos Almaraz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlos-almaraz (updated 2026-11-02).

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.