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# Felix Gonzalez-Torres (1958–1996)

## What is Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Felix Gonzalez-Torres at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $59,100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,518–$127,000, n=16). The auction record is $13,635,000 for Untitled (America #3) (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (America #3), 1992 | 42 light bulbs, porcelain light sockets and electrical cord | $13,635,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (L.A.), 1991 | Green candies individually wrapped in cellophane, endless supply | $7,669,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled (Blood), 1992 | Plastic beads, metal rod | $1,656,000 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 4 | Untitled (Aparición) | Print on paper, endless copies | $1,650,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 5 | Untitled (Double Bloodworks), 1992 | Acrylic paint | $722,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | Untitled (Blue Placebo), 1991 | Candies, individually wrapped in blue cellophane (endless supply) | $666,000 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Last Light), 1993 | Light bulbs, plastic light sockets, extension cord and dimmer switch | $1,104,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | "Untitled" (March 5th) #2, 1991 | Light bulbs, porcelain light sockets and electrical cords, in two parts | $990,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | "Untitled" (Last Light), 1993 | Light bulbs, plastic light sockets, extension cord and dimmer switch | $867,000 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (March 5th) #2, 1991 | Light bulbs, porcelain light sockets and electrical cords | $674,411 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 43 | $127,000 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $67,788 |
| Photographs | 10 | $54,550 |
| Prints | 26 | $1,813 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $216,061 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $46,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $43,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Felix Gonzalez-Torres is an American artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $45,600. 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 Felix Gonzalez-Torres sold in 2026 for $76,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Felix Gonzalez-Torres work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Felix Gonzalez-Torres work worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felix Gonzalez-Torres work is $45,600.

The median Felix Gonzalez-Torres print sells for $2,016 across 31 lots.

The median Felix Gonzalez-Torres photograph sells for $101,600 across 33 lots.

The median Felix Gonzalez-Torres work on paper sells for $46,875 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Felix Gonzalez-Torres photographs typically sell for $6,562–$135,700 (the middle half of 30 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 | 34 | $2,016† | $1.7M | 91.2% | 2025-09-12 |
| Paintings | 2 | $518,250 | $722,500 | — | 2010-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $46,875 | $205,516 | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $488,450 | $554,400 | — | 2024-05-14 |
| Photography | 34 | $101,600‡ | $504,000 | 97.1% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $252,264 | $13.6M | — | 2026-02-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Felix Gonzalez-Torres's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $2,016 with 91.2% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $518,250, record $722,500. A typical Felix Gonzalez-Torres painting sells for around 257× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $252,264.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,589–$3,722 | $2,258 | $270,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $272–$4,094† | $635† | $1.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,531–$8,693 | $4,488 | $12,109 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $44,000–$82,156 | $63,838 | $205,516 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $6,562–$135,700‡ | $101,200‡ | $504,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1.7M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $722,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $554,400 |
| Photography | 2024 | $504,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $422,500 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $314,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $300,856 |
| Photography | 2012 | $252,264 |

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 Felix Gonzalez-Torres worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felix Gonzalez-Torres work is $45,600. The median Felix Gonzalez-Torres print sells for $2,016 across 31 lots. The median Felix Gonzalez-Torres photograph sells for $101,600 across 33 lots. The median Felix Gonzalez-Torres work on paper sells for $46,875 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Felix Gonzalez-Torres photographs typically sell for $6,562–$135,700 (the middle half of 30 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 Felix Gonzalez-Torres print?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Felix Gonzalez-Torres print is $2,016. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Felix Gonzalez-Torres's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Felix Gonzalez-Torres print is $1,650,500.

### What is the average price of a Felix Gonzalez-Torres photograph?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Felix Gonzalez-Torres photograph is $101,600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Felix Gonzalez-Torres's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Felix Gonzalez-Torres photograph is $504,000.

### What is the average price of a small Felix Gonzalez-Torres photograph?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Felix Gonzalez-Torres photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $101,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Felix Gonzalez-Torres print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Felix Gonzalez-Torres print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Felix Gonzalez-Torres's auction record?

Felix Gonzalez-Torres's auction record is $13,635,000, 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.

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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.