Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923–2023)
What is Carlos Cruz-Diez’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 434 auction results for Carlos Cruz-Diez at 45 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,534 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,492–$121,064, n=70). The auction record is $1,231,995 for Série 13 (2022, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Série 13, 2018 | Stèle ( x 3) en céramique polychrome | $1,231,995 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 2 | Physichromie n°250, 1966 | Acrylic and plastic elements on wood panel with wood frame | $466,337 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Physichromie No. 2178, 1986 | Acrylic and plastic on aluminum, in an artist's aluminum frame | $456,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Physichromie Panam 53, 1923 | Clear coated UV pigment on lacquered aluminum and PVC in aluminum frame | $441,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Physichromie 233, 1966 | Casein on cardboard with plastic elements mounted on plywood, in aluminum artist's frame | $378,000 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 6 | Physichromie No. 541, 1923 | Acrylic paint | $371,700 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physichromie 871, 1976 | Silkscreen on aluminum with stainless steel inserts, in artist's aluminum frame | $453,600 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Physichromie No. 558, 1971 | Silkscreen and plastic elements mounted on wood with aluminum frame | $435,000 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Physichromie No. 1020, 1975 | Silkscreen and plastic elements on metal support with aluminum frame | $432,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Physichromie No. 1020, 1975 | Silkscreen and plastic elements on metal support with aluminum frame | $430,000 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $135,934 |
| Other | 124 | $117,981 |
| Sculpture | 14 | $6,108 |
| Prints | 143 | $3,570 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $250,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 162 | $51,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $3,441 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 434 results from 45 houses · How we compute these figures
Carlos Cruz-Diez is a Venezuelan artist with 552 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $6,912. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carlos Cruz-Diez sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $20,333 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 432 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Cruz-Diez work is $6,912.
The median Carlos Cruz-Diez print sells for $1,961 across 211 lots.
The median Carlos Cruz-Diez sculpture sells for $120,170 across 70 lots.
The median Carlos Cruz-Diez painting sells for $146,500 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carlos Cruz-Diez prints typically sell for $1,197–$7,384 (the middle half of 115 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Carlos Cruz-Diez prints typically sell for $799–$3,456 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 235 | $1,961†‡ | $252,992 | 89.8% | 2026-05-22 |
| Paintings | 18 | $146,500‡ | $371,700 | 83.3% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,486‡ | $125,934 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 79 | $120,170† | $466,337 | 88.6% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 114 | $170,813†‡ | $1.2M | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carlos Cruz-Diez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (235 lots) median $1,961 with 89.8% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $146,500, record $371,700. A typical Carlos Cruz-Diez painting sells for around 75× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 114 lots) the median is $170,813.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $799–$3,456†‡ | $1,492†‡ | $12,112 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 115 | $1,197–$7,384†‡ | $2,560†‡ | $162,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $106,853–$160,317‡ | $130,598‡ | $321,498 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,638–$24,421† | $16,831† | $100,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $70,225–$140,525† | $108,832† | $466,337 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $141,156–$316,275 | $253,000 | $456,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $466,337 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $456,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $371,700 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $321,498 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $252,992 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $250,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $125,934 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $12,065 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlos Cruz-Diez worth?
Across 432 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Cruz-Diez work is $6,912. The median Carlos Cruz-Diez print sells for $1,961 across 211 lots. The median Carlos Cruz-Diez sculpture sells for $120,170 across 70 lots. The median Carlos Cruz-Diez painting sells for $146,500 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carlos Cruz-Diez prints typically sell for $1,197–$7,384 (the middle half of 115 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carlos Cruz-Diez prints typically sell for $799–$3,456 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Carlos Cruz-Diez print?
Based on 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Cruz-Diez print is $1,961. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Carlos Cruz-Diez's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Cruz-Diez print is $252,992.
What is the average price of a Carlos Cruz-Diez sculpture?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Cruz-Diez sculpture is $120,170. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carlos Cruz-Diez's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Cruz-Diez sculpture is $466,337.
What is the average price of a Carlos Cruz-Diez painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Cruz-Diez painting is $146,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carlos Cruz-Diez's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Cruz-Diez painting is $371,700.
What is the average price of a medium Carlos Cruz-Diez print?
Based on 115 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlos Cruz-Diez print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Carlos Cruz-Diez print?
Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carlos Cruz-Diez print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Carlos Cruz-Diez's auction record?
Carlos Cruz-Diez's auction record is $1,231,995, set in 2022.
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