Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco (1912–1969)
Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco is a Filipino artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,919. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco is recorded as sold in 2025 for $152,672; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco work is $1,919.
The median Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco work on paper sells for $1,867 across 11 lots.
The median Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco painting sells for $468,786 across 4 lots.
The median Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco print sells for $426 across 3 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 | 3 | $426‡ | $732‡ | — | 2026-04-18 |
| Paintings | 4 | $468,786‡ | $997,803‡ | — | 2025-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,867‡ | $31,886‡ | 68.8% | 2026-01-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $784,900‡ | $997,803‡ | — | 2025-12-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $426. Paintings (4 lots) median $468,786, record $997,803. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco painting sells for around 1,101× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $784,900.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $896–$2,210‡ | $1,578‡ | $31,886‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $997,803‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $784,900‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $31,886‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $22,857‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $732‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $426‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco work is $1,919. The median Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco work on paper sells for $1,867 across 11 lots. The median Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco painting sells for $468,786 across 4 lots. The median Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco print sells for $426 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco work on paper is $1,867. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco work on paper is $31,886. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco's auction record?
Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco's auction record is $997,803, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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